Cristiano Ronaldo Academy: Sporting rename club academy after Portuguese icon

Before Cristia Ronaldo me it big at Manchester United, Real Mrid and Juventus, he was just a scrawny young winger from Portugal aiming to be one of best in world. five-time Ballon d'Or winner burst onto scene at Sporting Lisbon, ultimately developing into one of finest players in world football. In due diligence with his exploits, Sporting have w paid tribute to 35-year-old, naming ir youth setup 'Cristia Ronaldo Acemy'.

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Cristia Ronaldo youth club Sporting Lisbon unveil  Cristia Ronaldo Acemy 

Sporting Lisbon houred ir most famous gruate and ' best player in world' after renaming ir acemy  Cristia Ronaldo Acemy. In a club statement, Portuguese giants confirmed name change to hour ir former player, who became best Portuguese player of all time and was awarded five Ballons d'Or. Sporting Lisbon said that Cristia Ronaldo Acemy will represent club's excellence and will urge players to be best in world football. Sporting Lisbon stated that Cristia Ronaldo Acemy will immortalise ' name of greatest symbol ever formed' and will serve as an inspiration for next generation of footballers. 

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Cristia Ronaldo joined Sporting Lisbon as a 12-year-old in 1997 from CD Funchal, based in his hometown of Funchal, Meira. During his time in Lisbon, Ronaldo became first player to play in club's Under-16, U17, U18, B and first teams in a single season and me his senior debut against Inter Milan in 2002. He scored twice on his league debut, with Liverpool, Barcelona, Arsenal all interested in signing Portuguese sensation. However, it was a phone call from Manchester United manr Sir Alex Ferguson that sealed deal, and youngster embarked on a journey to stardom in England.

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Since leaving Sporting Lisbon for £12.24 million in 2003, Cristia Ronaldo has won seven league titles and five Champions Leagues, along with five Ballon d'Or wins. Sporting anunced that a special ceremony to commemorate Cristia Ronaldo acemy would take place after COVID-19 restrictions in Portugal are eased. club also plans to recognise or famous alumni or than Ronaldo and will name training camps after m. While Sporting are yet to release a list, one can expect likes of Luis Figo, Ricardo Quaresma, Nani and Joao Moutinho to feature. 

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(Im Courtesy: Sporting Lisbon Twitter)