In a surprising twist, it turns out the popular computer game released periodically by FIFA is actually based on a real life game played by actual humans.
Yes, the large slightly surreal expanse of perfectly manicured grass, the need for pinpoint precision and the elaborate celebrations are all real- enacted out in life size all around the world.
The surprised continue. Cristiano Ronaldo, a character in the game, turns out to be a real life man- who’d thunk it?
This Ronaldo turns out to be pretty good at the whole football malarky- the kicking, the passing, the putting it in the other team’s goal, he really can do it all.
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Whether you’re a footy fanatic or a total ball-brain when it comes to the glorious game, Ronaldo is a cultural icon worth knowing about.
1. He’s won 5 Ballon d’Or awards
Founded in 1956, the Ballon d’Or is a prestigious footballing award handed out by France Football.
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Ronaldo is the first European player to scoop five up.
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