For the better part of two decades, Cristiano Ronaldo has been one of the brightest stars in football, exhibiting constant flashes of individual genius as he strives for greatness. Ronaldo started his professional career in 2002 as a young, impressionable adolescent with Sporting Lisbon. Since then, he has played for some of the top teams in the world of football.
After relocating from Lisbon to Manchester United in 2003, Ronaldo went on to play for Real Madrid, Juventus, United once more, and Al-Nassr. During his tenures at United and Real Madrid, Ronaldo was the recipient of five Champions Leagues in addition to five Ballon d’Or awards, which are given to the world’s finest player.
Cristiano Ronaldo Explained Why He Doesn’t Have Tattoos
Throughout his career, Ronaldo has frequently celebrated by taking off his shirt to display his amazing physique in order to show off his wonderful physique. It is likely that viewers have seen that, in contrast to many prominent football players, Ronaldo is tattoo-free.
This is for a reason, and that reason is Ronaldo’s frequent blood donations. In an interview with the Italian publication Diretta in 2012, he stated, “I don’t have tattoos so that I can donate blood more often.” After getting a tattoo, donors must wait a few weeks or even months before they may donate blood. The wait time is four months in the UK and Spain, where Ronaldo played much of his club career. The reason behind the wait is that fresh tattoos pose a risk of infection.
In 2015, Ronaldo fronted a campaign intended to inspire young people to donate blood. He said: “We can all make a difference by donating blood. Each donation can benefit up to three people in emergency situations and for long-term medical treatments. That’s why I am enthusiastic to bring awareness to the importance of blood donation and to encourage people around the world to become lifelong blood donors and help save lives.“
Ronaldo first gave blood in 2011 when Portugal teammate Carlos Martins’ son was sick and in need of blood and bone marrow donations. Ronaldo told Spanish radio station Cadena Cope: “It was the time when Carlos [Martins] was with us on the national team. He told us about the problem with his son and we, the players, showed great unity to help him and his son because we knew it was a very complicated situation.
“[Donating bone marrow] is something a lot of people think is a difficult thing to do but it’s nothing more than drawing blood and doesn’t hurt. I did it many years ago and if I had to do it again I would because this is a very serious disease for many children and we need to help them.”
