With the World Cup in full action, we asked Portugal forward Cristiano Ronaldo to share his perspective on what drives him to play football (known as soccer in some countries) and the role of fans online. Be sure to root for your favorite team on Facebook through the Goal! Leaderboard.
For as long as I can remember, my focus has been on futbol. As a young boy growing up in Madeira, Portugal, I would sneak away from home every day after school to play with my friends until long after the sun went down. This focus led me from my friends, my... family and my home to a professional team in Lisbon…and later, all over the world.
Futbol is not just my focus, it is the fire that wakes me in the morning and the fuel that keeps me on the field long after I grow tired. When I left for South Africa to meet the world in competition for this year's World Cup, the excitement and energy coming from all corners of the planet was apparent. I could feel it in me and in the air around me.
All that I care about laid out in front of me on a pitch of grass in South Africa: the world's focus, my country, my team, my fans, my family, my friends, one goal, my goal, the World Cup.
To me, this World Cup feels very different. The Internet and sites like Facebook are connecting more and more people to each other, to their homeland and to futbol. During the next month, my focus will be on doing my best for Portugal and for my team, but you can follow me on my Facebook page. Please feel free to login, connect with each other and share focus with me.
As a young boy, I left home in pursuit of a dream, and now I'm representing my home to the world. I hope to be an example to my fans that hard work, dedication and teamwork in pursuit of what you love will always pay off. If you wish to show your support, please visit my Facebook page and share your stories, photos, and videos of what fuels you: your passions, your dreams, your goals.
I hope to inspire you as much as you all inspire me!
See you on the pitch.
Cristiano is feeling focused and inspired to make goals for his country and fans.
See MoreFor as long as I can remember, my focus has been on futbol. As a young boy growing up in Madeira, Portugal, I would sneak away from home every day after school to play with my friends until long after the sun went down. This focus led me from my friends, my... family and my home to a professional team in Lisbon…and later, all over the world.
Futbol is not just my focus, it is the fire that wakes me in the morning and the fuel that keeps me on the field long after I grow tired. When I left for South Africa to meet the world in competition for this year's World Cup, the excitement and energy coming from all corners of the planet was apparent. I could feel it in me and in the air around me.
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All that I care about laid out in front of me on a pitch of grass in South Africa: the world's focus, my country, my team, my fans, my family, my friends, one goal, my goal, the World Cup.
To me, this World Cup feels very different. The Internet and sites like Facebook are connecting more and more people to each other, to their homeland and to futbol. During the next month, my focus will be on doing my best for Portugal and for my team, but you can follow me on my Facebook page. Please feel free to login, connect with each other and share focus with me.
As a young boy, I left home in pursuit of a dream, and now I'm representing my home to the world. I hope to be an example to my fans that hard work, dedication and teamwork in pursuit of what you love will always pay off. If you wish to show your support, please visit my Facebook page and share your stories, photos, and videos of what fuels you: your passions, your dreams, your goals.
I hope to inspire you as much as you all inspire me!
See you on the pitch.
Cristiano is feeling focused and inspired to make goals for his country and fans.
