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THROUGH the years, as Cristiano Ronaldo has accrued an estimated wealth of £789million, he’s been able to splash out on luxury homes.Life began for the Portuguese legend in a humble Madeira apartment, where he was raised and dreamed of football stardom.
Cristiano Ronaldo was forced to swap mansions after sheep kept waking him and his familyCredit: Getty
Ronaldo and his family lived in this £6m property before the move

And when he achieved the almost impossible, his career path took him from Sporting Lisbon to Manchester United, Real Madrid, Juventus, and back to the Red Devils.
Just weeks after returning to the UK, he was forced to swap mansions for a new £3million pad in Cheshire, after being kept awake by sheep and security issues prompting a change.
Of course, on the superstar wages he’s on, Ronaldo can upgrade his lifestyle at the drop of a hat.
Here’s where the 36-year-old five-time Ballon d’Or winner has lived and currently resides.
MADEIRA UPBRINGING
Ronaldo was born in Funchal and grew up in a modest home.
He shared a small room with his brothers and sisters, living a life a far-cry away from the one he lives today.
Back in 2019, Ronaldo reportedly visited his old home to show son Cristiano Jr where he came from.
“I was so excited for him to see where I grew up,” he told TVI.
“He went up with me and there were still some of the same people who had lived there at the time.
“I was moved, if I am honest, because I didn’t expect to see those people, and that touched me a bit.”
Ronaldo was born to Maria Dolores dos Santos, a cook, and Jose Dinis Aveiro, an ex war vet in FunchalCredit: Collect
The family lived in a small apartment in MadeiraCredit: Alamy
Humble Ronaldo used to sweep the streets of his neighbourhood
Ronaldo continued that Cristiano Jr, who is accustomed to a more lavish lifestyle, was shocked by the size of his dad’s former bedroom.
“My son turned to me and said: ‘Papa. Did you live here?’ He could not believe it.”
MANCHESTER
From 2003-2009, Ronaldo starred for Manchester United in his first spell with the club.
And like most of his team-mates at the time, he lived in the very exclusive Alderley Edge area.
The £3million mansion he called home for three of those years has five large bedrooms, his and hers dressing rooms with an en-suite, a huge garden and charming terraces.
The property also features an indoor swimming pool, steam room, jacuzzi, gym and cinema room.
When Ronaldo left the Premier League giants, he kept the property for a further nine years before finally listing it.
Ronaldo lived in Alderley Edge for three yearsCredit: Right Move / Benson Bunch
The property boasts five large bedroomsCredit: Right Move / Benson Bunch
The kitchen features all new modern appliancesCredit: Right Move / Benson Bunch
The dining room is perfect for family gatheringsCredit: Right Move / Benson Bunch
An indoor swimming pool completes the lavish feel of Ronaldo’s former Manchester homeCredit: Right Move / Benson Bunch
MADRID
Following his then-record breaking transfer to Real Madrid for £80million, a more substantial property was needed.
He chose a stunning £4.8million abode in the expensive La Finca neighbourhood, designed by renowned architect Joaquin Torres.
The pad has both an indoor and outdoor swimming pool, which Ronaldo used to regularly exercise in.
The home also includes a state-of-the-art gym, equipped with treadmills, a weights section and stretching zone, so Ronaldo could keep in shape at home.
Outside, the giant plot has a football pitch next to the outside swimming pool and relaxation area with sun loungers and chairs.
Ronaldo also had the door handles monogrammed with his initials.
Ronaldo moved from Manchester to Madrid and this stunning £4.8m houseCredit: Instagram @cristiano
The property featured its own football pitchCredit: Instagram @cristiano
There is plenty of space for Ronaldo to top up his tan on one of the many terracesCredit: Instagram @cristiano
The family regularly enjoyed the properties amenitiesCredit: Instagram @cristiano
As well as an indoor pool, there is an outdoor pool tooCredit: Instagram
The door handles were monogrammed with Ronaldo’s initialsCredit: Instagram @cristiano
A state-of-the-art gym helped Ronaldo keep in shapeCredit: Instagram @cristiano
Ronaldo’s huge driveway was able to house his expensive car collectionCredit: Instagram @cristiano
TURIN
Another move, another new home.
In 2018, Ronaldo moved to Juventus. And he needed a house that was fit for the new king of Turin.
It featured two adjoining villas found on a private road guarded by security, which leads to an entrance gate.
The villas themselves have separate entrances, and are surrounded by lush gardens and vegetation.
Ronaldo fell in love with the home because of its similarities with his Madrid property.
There’s a state-of-the-art gym that he and former shop assistant Georgina loved to use together. And there’s also a swimming pool, which Ronaldo cooled down in by doing a few laps following a strenuous session lifting weights.
The property is so high up, ‘it’s as if Turin were at the feet of CR7, a tribute of the city to the long-awaited and newly-arrived champion,’ La Gazzetta dello Sport reported at the time of purchase.
Ronaldo’s home in Turin features two adjoining villasCredit: Instagram
Ronaldo relaxes on one of the many terracesCredit: AFP or licensors
The property boasts amazing views of the city of TurinCredit: Instagram
Ronaldo has found a place to sunbathe in his current Italian homeCredit: Instagram / @cristiano
The property boasts plenty of space for the whole Ronaldo familyCredit: Instagram
Ronaldo relaxes in one of the many lounge areas of the homeCredit: Refer to Caption
Ronaldo works out in the state-of-the-art gym
THE HOLIDAY HOME
In 2019, Ronaldo reportedly spent £1.4million on a holiday home in the Costa del Sol.
The area the lavish house sits in is called ‘The Superstars Cul-De-Sac’ because of the number of famous residents who live there.
UFC star Conor McGregor is also believed to own a property nearby.
It’s got four bedrooms, high-vaulted ceilings and incredible views of the sea.
There’s a private golf course, the driveway is lit up by LED lights, private gyms, an in-built cinema and infinity pool.
What’s good for Conor is definitely good enough for Ronaldo.
A view of Cristiano Ronaldo’s plush villa in MarbellaCredit: OTERO Group
The villa sits within a luxury development for the super richCredit: OTERO Group
The footie ace enjoys these magnificent views from the poolCredit: OTERO Group
A veranda provides much-needed shade for outdoors dining under the Spanish sunCredit: OTERO Group
The four-bedroom pad is set on the La Resina golf and country club estateCredit: OTERO Group
The stunning property is part of an exclusive development called ‘The Heights’Credit: OTERO Group
A raft of ceiling-to-floor windows offer uninterrupted views to the MediterraneanCredit: OTERO Group
Cristiano has picked this property as one of many holiday retreatsCredit: OTERO Group
High ceilings and floating staircases give a sense of spaciousnessCredit: OTERO Group
One of the four bedrooms at Cristiano Ronaldo’s Marbella villaCredit: OTERO Group
Clean lines, crisp white surfaces and silver grey details continue into the hi-tech kitchenCredit: OTERO Group
BACK TO MADEIRA
Home is where the heart is for Ron.
His seven-storey mansion in Funchal was finally finished last summer – four years after the former Manchester United No7 bought a warehouse and converted it into this luxury abode.
It is believed Ronaldo splashed around £7million to recover the dream home, with missus Georgina Rodriguez smitten by its incredible sea view, as well as its amenities including TWO Olympic-sized swimming pools, jacuzzi and a football pitch.
It’s not known how many bedrooms and bathrooms the property boasts, however there are four floors above ground.
Ronaldo and his family self-isolated in his £7m Madeira home earlier this yearCredit: Instagram @cristiano
The rooftop boasts a stunning pool
Ronaldo seen on the rooftop terrace, where the pool isCredit: AFP or licensors
Georgina Rodriguez shared pictures of the property online while the family were in quarantine in MadeiraCredit: Instagram @georginagio
The view the property boasts is out of this world
Georgina Rodriguez was said to have fallen in love with the view the moment she saw the buildingCredit: Instagram @cristiano
The property was recently burgled by opportunistic thievesCredit: Instagram @cristiano
The Ronaldo family take advantage of the jacuzziCredit: Instagram @Cristiano

Ron uses the property as another holiday home, when he visits his family in Funchal and spent time in the summer there while in quarantine.
Unfortunately though, the home was burgled by opportunistic thieves who reportedly found the garage door was unlocked and broke in.
A signed Juventus shirt was believed to be taken, as well as a number of small possessions. More

FOR some celebrities, attending a sports event is part and parcel of keeping up appearances.Donald Trump certainly thinks so, and will be on commentary duty for this weekend’s fight between Evander Holyfield and Vitor Belfot with son Don Jr chairing an alternative take on the exhibition bout.
Donald Trump is set to turn his hands to boxing commentary this weekendCredit: AFP
But the former US president isn’t the first or only celeb who’s weirdly showed up at a sporting event you’d least likely expect them to be at.
From Hollywood stars to pop royalty, these famous faces were surprise guests at venues including Craven Cottage!
SNOOP DOGG
Snoop is already one of hip-hop’s GOATs. But as a boxing commentator, he’s second to none.
The West Coast rapper famously sang a hymn while watching Jake Paul’s brutal knockout of Nate Robinson last year.
And recently, he provided his expertise on US TV’s Olympics coverage – hilariously accusing a horse of “crip walking” during an equestrian event.
Trump’s got his work cutout to follow in the Drop It Like It’s Hot singer’s shoes.
Snoop Dogg has taken commentating duties on Jake Paul’s fightsCredit: Getty Images – Getty
Snoop Dogg commentates and performs on the Mike Tyson vs Roy Jones Jr fight
TOM CRUISE
In movies, Cruise has often shown his love of sport – most notably as a racing car driver in Days of Thunder and a sports agent in Jerry Maguire.
Currently in the UK filming a new Mission:Impossible film, the legendary actor surprised us all when he turned up to three sporting events on the SAME day.
His first stop was the Silverstone GP, before he headed to the Wimbledon final to watch Novak Djokovic.
Later that evening, he was sat next to pal David Beckham cheering on the Three Lions in the Euros final at Wembley.
Tom Cruise first went to Silverstone and met Lewis HamiltonCredit: Getty
Hours later, Cruise was spotted taking his seat at WimbledonCredit: EPA
On the same day, Cruise joined pal David Beckham at the Euro 2020 finalCredit: Getty
MICHAEL JACKSON
Imagine inviting the King of Pop to Fulham vs Wigan at Craven Cottage in a League Division Two game on a sunny day in 1999?
That’s precisely what former owner Mohamed Al Fayed did, after the late Michael Jackson spent the morning shopping at Harrods.
Then-Fulham boss Kevin Keegan recalled meeting Jacko in his autobiography, when Fayed brought him into the dressing room to meet the players.
He said: “It was pointless trying to continue with my team-talk – the players weren’t listening to a word – so I walked the King of Pop through the corridors of the old Stevenage Road stand to make him a cup of tea in the players’ lounge.”
Years later Al Fayed unveiled a statue of Jacko at Craven Cottage – but sadly Fulham’s current owners got rid of it.
Mohamed Al Fayed’s friendship with Michael Jackson extended to an invite to watch Fulham playCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
SYLVESTER STALLONE
In fairness to action movie legend Sly, he still carries a torch for the Toffees.
Back in 2007, he appeared at Goodison Park as Everton entertained Reading and waved to fans on the pitch.
He was a good friend of then-club director Robert Earl, who invited him to the game.
Stallone has said in the past he regrets not investing money in the club, and reportedly still follows their games.
Sylvester Stallone gets some love from the Everton faithful on the pitchCredit: AP:Associated Press
Stallone was invited to Goodison Park by former club director Robert EarlCredit: PA:Empics Sport
LIAM AND NOEL GALLAGHER
When Liam and Noel Gallagher were still talking, they agreed on one thing… they would walk out pal Ricky Hatton for his 2008 fight against Paulie Malignaggi in Las Vegas.
The warring brothers carried out their fellow Mancunian’s IBO and Ring Magazine belts to the ring at the MGM Grand Hotel before he beat his opponent in the 11th round.
Honestly, if you didn’t know anything about the sport, you’d have thought it was Liam who was having the scrap – given the gesturing towards the other corner.
The Gallaghers have always meant a lot to Hatton. “When I think of the most important things in my life, there’s my family first and Campbell my son, then I’ve got boxing, next comes Manchester City, then it’s Oasis,” he once said.
Liam and Noel Gallagher walked Ricky Hatton into the ring back in 2008Credit: AP:Associated Press
ROD STEWART
As hilarious as it is novel.
When rocker Rod Stewart was asked to do the Scottish Cup fifth round draw for the 2016-17 season, no one could’ve imagined what would’ve happened next.
His arm spun round, it swooped into the bowl, and he animatedly announced each number with glee.

Later, Rod said he was doing an impression of Rod Hull and his Emu puppet.
He also admitted, he’d had a few.
“I did tell them, I said ‘Listen guys when I come and watch the football I do like a bevvy or two’. They said ‘Don’t worry about it,'” he told the Harry Redknapp Show podcast.
Rod Stewart had fans in hysterics when he conducted the Scottish Cup fifth round draw after a few drinksCredit: PA:Press Association
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