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“Cristiano Ronaldo” ESL Discussion Questions

I. General Knowledge about Cristiano Ronaldo
1. Who is Cristiano Ronaldo?
2. Which country is Cristiano Ronaldo from?
3. What sport does Cristiano Ronaldo play?
4. What position does Cristiano Ronaldo usually play on the field?
5. Can you name any teams Cristiano Ronaldo has played for?

II. Cristiano Ronaldo’s Career
6. When did Cristiano Ronaldo start his professional soccer career?
7. How many goals approximately has Ronaldo scored in his career?
8. What major soccer trophies has Ronaldo won?
9. How many times has Ronaldo been named the world’s best player?
10. What are some of Ronaldo’s most memorable matches?

III. Training and Skills
11. How does Cristiano Ronaldo train for his games?
12. What skills make Ronaldo a standout player?
13. Does Ronaldo have a signature move?
14. How has Ronaldo’s play style changed over his career?
15. What does Ronaldo do to maintain his fitness?

IV. Cristiano Ronaldo off the Field
16. What charitable work does Ronaldo participate in?
17. Does Cristiano Ronaldo have children?
18. How does Ronaldo interact with his fans?
19. What business ventures does Ronaldo have?
20. What is known about Ronaldo’s life outside of soccer?

V. Ronaldo’s Influence and Legacy
21. How has Ronaldo influenced soccer globally?
22. What do young soccer players admire about Ronaldo?
23. How has Ronaldo been a role model for athletes?
24. What might be Ronaldo’s legacy in soccer?
25. How has Ronaldo contributed to the popularity of soccer in his home country?

VI. Records and Achievements
26. What are some of Ronaldo’s scoring records?
27. How many times has Ronaldo competed in the World Cup?
28. What personal milestones has Ronaldo achieved in soccer?
29. Can you name a record Ronaldo holds in the European championships?
30. How has Ronaldo’s presence on a team impacted their success?

VII. Teams and Transfers
31. What was Ronaldo’s first professional team?
32. Why did Ronaldo leave his first team?
33. How do teams benefit from having Ronaldo?
34. What is known about Ronaldo’s transfer deals?
35. How does Ronaldo adapt to different teams and leagues?

VIII. Fan Experience
36. How do fans show support for Ronaldo?
37. Have you ever seen Ronaldo play in a live game?
38. What is Ronaldo’s most popular jersey number?
39. How do people in Portugal celebrate Ronaldo’s achievements?
40. What is your favorite moment of Ronaldo’s career?

IX. Media and Publicity
41. How does Ronaldo handle media attention?
42. What kind of endorsements does Ronaldo have?
43. How is Ronaldo portrayed in advertisements?
44. Does Ronaldo use social media?
45. How does the media in Ronaldo’s home country report on him?

X. Comparisons and Rivalries
46. Who are considered Ronaldo’s biggest rivals in soccer?
47. How is Ronaldo compared to other soccer legends?
48. What makes Ronaldo’s style different from Lionel Messi’s?
49. How do fans debate about Ronaldo’s place in soccer history?
50. What memorable rivalries has Ronaldo had within his playing leagues?

XI. Personal Interests and Lifestyle
51. What hobbies does Ronaldo have outside soccer?
52. How does Ronaldo spend his off-season time?
53. What types of food is Ronaldo known to enjoy?
54. Does Ronaldo participate in other sports for fun?
55. What is known about Ronaldo’s fashion sense?

XII. Future Prospects
56. What does the future hold for Cristiano Ronaldo’s career?
57. How does Ronaldo prepare for life after soccer?
58. Could Ronaldo become a soccer coach or manager?
59. What impact will Ronaldo have on future generations of soccer players?
60. How long do fans think Ronaldo will continue to play at a high level?