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• Named after Ronald Reagan.
• At age 8, played for amateur team Andorinha in Portugal.
• By the age of 12, he was considered the best footballer on the island of Madeira.
• In 2003, became the first Portuguese player to take the field for Manchester United.
• In 2008, led Manchester United to win the Champions League.
• Named 2008 FIFA World Player of the Year and recipient of the Ballon d'Or given to the world's top soccer player.
• Became the highest-paid soccer player in 2009 when he signed a contract with Real Madrid worth in excess of $130 million.
• Was named a Global Artist Ambassador for Save the Children in 2013.