Portugal is set to introduce a new €7 coin in honor of Cristiano Ronaldo, celebrating the 39-year-old’s remarkable achievements in football.
Journalist Carol Radull reports that the initiative acknowledges Ronaldo’s significant contributions to both club and country throughout his illustrious career. Having made a name for himself at Manchester United, Real Madrid, and Juventus, he is now making waves in Saudi Arabia.
Ronaldo holds the record as the all-time leading goalscorer in men’s international football, with 132 goals in a record 214 appearances for Portugal. He played a crucial role in Portugal’s historic Euro 2016 victory and helped secure the UEFA Nations League title in 2019.
A four-time European Golden Shoe winner, Ronaldo boasts millions of fans worldwide and recently made history by becoming the first individual to reach 1 billion followers across social media platforms. He has surpassed 900 career goals and shows no signs of slowing down.
Starting his career at Sporting CP, Ronaldo became a global icon at Manchester United. The new coin is particularly fitting, as the number 7 has been synonymous with him throughout much of his career.
