Cristiano Ronaldo and his path to becoming one of the greatest ever footballers is not without personal tragedy. Back for a second coming at Manchester United this season, the five-time Ballon d'Or winner has broken countless records throughout his glittering career - and at 37 shows no sign of slowing down.
Winning three Premier League titles during his first stay at Old Trafford - and the Champions League in 2008 - those already dazzling heights were topped in nine years at Real Madrid.
Ronaldo touched back down at United from Italian side Juventus after an eye-catching summer return. Sir Alex Ferguson is widely regarded as being a father figure to the Portuguese sensation.
That relationship gained further significance when Ronaldo's father, Jose, passed away in September 2005. The tragic news came while the 184-cap international was away with Portugal and the manager who handed him a debut for the national team - football icon Luiz Felipe Scolari - broke it to him.
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