On February 5, 1985 one of the greatest footballers to ever wear a jersey for Portugal's national team was born.

Cristiano Ronaldo, one of Manchester United's best and brightest forward/midfielders and backbone of a very talented Portugal international squad along teammate Deco. This kid has got everything, from a nose for the goal, unbelievable speed and quick feet to his good looks, Ronaldo is the total package and a football club and country's dream come true.

In 2003, Ronaldo step on the pitch for the first time for his national team of Portugal against Kazakhstan, but he did not make first real impact until the 2004 Euro championships when Portugal faced Greece. Scoring the only goal for Portugal in 2-1 loss, Ronaldo showed what he was capable of despite the loss. Netherlands was Ronaldo's next victim as he scored the first goal in that contest.

With the help of Ronaldo, Portugal managed to make it to the final in the tournament to face Greece once again. Unfortunately Greece proved to be too much for the youngster and his squad and ended winning the tournament.

Next stop for Portugal was in the 2004 Summer Olympics, Ronaldo would contribute 7 goals for Portugal.

After the Olympics it was time for the Ronaldo play to in his first World Cup in Germany. Ronaldo scored his first goal and only goal of the tournament against Iran in the group stage off a penalty. Once past the group stages, Portugal made it to the first round against Netherlands which they won 1-0, then faced England in a very controversial match where they beat the English in a shootout 3-1. In the semifinals, Portugal went up against Zinedine Zidane and a better, more experienced French team who beat Portugal 1-0 and knocked them out of the tournament.