This football superstar needs no introduction. Cristiano Ronaldo has become one of the most popular football players in the world. With millions of fans and admirers around the globe, he has startled the world with his amazing football skills. But here are some of the really cool and bizarre facts about the football maestro which will force you to give him a grand salute:

1. 130Km/hr – That’s the speed of his free kick

After loads of workouts and strength training, he is able to shoot the ball at such speed. If it came at you, you would fall.

 

2. He can jump up to the height of 44 cm

This is more than what an average NBA player can do. And he plays football not basketball.

 

3. A daily workout of a whopping 3000 ab crunches

Dude! The reason why he is able to maintain that chiseled physique.

 

4. A Sociology course on Critiano Ronaldo

The University of British Columbia in Okanagan was reportedly offering a course in the field of Sociology which was all about Ronaldo.

 

5. The fourth footballer to have a wax statue at Madame Tussauds Museum

On June 2010, he was given the honor of being represented at the world’s most famous Madame Tussauds Museum in London.

 

6. He is not just fast, he is TOO FAST!

Ronaldo has actually defeated the Spanish sprinter Angel David Rodriguez in a zigzag sprint challenge.

 

Author’s Name – Paurush Chaudhary

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