Cristiano Ronaldo has a new title to add to his accolades after being named the most charitable athlete in the world.
The Portuguese football player, who often finds himself in the tabloids, made the news on this occasion for the generous sums of money he has pledged during his career.
Ronaldo was announced as the winner of the Dosomething.orgAthletes Gone Good list for donations he has made to a number of causes, including donating £53,000 to pay for a 10-month-old baby’s operation and paying a nine-year-old’s cancer patient's medical expenses.
He also donated £105,000 to fund a research centre at the hospital where his mother was treated for cancer.
The son of a gardener, Ronaldo now earns an estimated £230,000 a week salary, excluding his earnings from endorsements and other deals, and says his humble beginnings are what inspires his generosity.
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