Why do people call CR7 Ronaldo?

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Okay, 1990's-2000's was when the REAL Ronaldo Fenomeno (Luis Nazario) owned his opponents ((alongside with Rivaldo, Carlos, Romario, and of course, Ronaldinho (aka 小罗 in Chinese because its the Small Ronaldo)) and shocked the world. And thats only 1-2 decades ago, not forgivable.

Now these years there's this "Cristiano" Ronaldo, which we all know a famous 29 year old Portuguese player that plays for Real Madrid and girls love his physical appearance (sigh.. I know, I know). So he has these other names, CR7 (he currently wears the number 7 after Raul left), CR, and RONALDO? Wait what? Okay, here's the thing: Just because he got the world's attention with/because of his pure hardworking skills doesn't mean that he's the best of history (nowhere close to Ronaldo, aka THE REAL ONE). When people (especially teens and kids) mentions "Ronaldo", I would always ask, "Which one?" And they feel like I'm a dumbdonkey (yes, a dumb-donkey) because I don't know who CR7  is(I do, but he never deserved the name of "Ronaldo"). Well guess what ignorant kids. Who was the Real Ronaldo in the past generation?

Now I have nothing against CR (he was the first football player I ever heard of) and I admire his beast abilities. But calling him "Ronaldo" is just too far; Ronaldo accomplished much more feats than this Cristiano. Is it because of long name so people call CR Ronaldo in short? Is it because people forgot about Ronaldo?

Thanks! :)

Chris · Accepted Answer

I know where your coming from , but you have to think in years to come when he is retired alot of people will say he was a ledgend , brazillian ronaldo and raul and all these other greats will never be forgotten , they helped made football what it is they brought us many joys , in the future people will be saying to same about cristiano it is life , just happens

Pete - #SonHeungMinFan · Answer

I get what you are saying but that is his name, I hear people say CR7 and if you think of CR7, you would definitely think its Cristiano Ronaldo which is good enough for people to say.

I'm confused with your description when you said "Which one", are you saying they don't know who the original Ronaldo is? I hope that's not what you meant because that is embarrassing, if someone claims they are into the Sport and are real fans, they should know who the original Ronaldo is. If you were to ask who the better Ronaldo is, and people say Cristiano then that's another story. I think both are great.

Anonymous · Answer

CR- Cristiano Ronaldo. It seems the other Ronaldo (THE REAL ONE) is rarely if ever mentioned amung kids (I'm practically one myself). In fact the only footballers in the past ever mentioned are Diego Maridona & Pelè. CR7 is his brand name. He doesn't sell under Ronaldo so let's put his initials and number together! And BAM! He sells. It's all for the money.

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Why do people call CR7 Ronaldo?

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