Why the name Ronaldo is so popular in the football arena!!!
by Bob Zenoti
Football, which is also known as soccer, is played by over 240 million people in more than 200 countries.
Over the history of the world game, many players have risen to stardom and greatness. One such player is the famous Pelé, he is a former Brazilian football player who is regarded as one of the world's greatest players of all time. In Brazil, he is THE national hero. In the world he has been officially declared as the soccer ambassador by FIFA. Other names he is commonly known as include "The King of Football" and "The King Pele". He truly is the footballer of the century.
So what has Pele got to do with the name Ronaldo? Well in the 21st century the name Ronaldo is the most recognized name in the football world. Why? Thanks to the Brazilians we have again been gifted with 2 of the most talented players in the world, Ronaldo Luis Nazário de Lima and Ronaldo de Assis Moreira (Ronaldinho). Together with Cristiano Ronaldo dos Santos Aveiro from Portugal, they all share the name Ronaldo and are the most respected players in the football world today. They are icons similar to Pele that most likely will never be forgotten.
So if your name is Ronaldo and you are a soccer player, chances are you will have high expectations and will have to live up to the great name.
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