Cristiano Ronaldo is named in many record books for his decorated and record-breaking playing career. However, fans revealed that Ronaldo is also part of history books in schools where he is being taught as a lesson.
A fan account on X with username (@CristianoXtra_) shared a picture of a history book where Ronaldo was discussed as a lesson. Students are required to read articles about the Portuguese forward to answer questions based on his professional career and business portfolio.
In the image, the article has four major points. The first point discusses the basic information on Ronaldo, his nationality, and his current team. The article is an older one, we can see that his current team is mentioned as Juventus, which Ronaldo left in 2021.
Cristiano Ronaldo is a lesson in a History book for students.
You can’t get a better lesson than this. pic.twitter.com/cKo8EqRIpy
— CristianoXtra (@CristianoXtra_) October 4, 2023
The second point discusses the business portfolio of the forward. They mention the two clothing stores in Portugal. Moving forward, the third point discusses the earnings of Ronaldo from Juventus and his brand deals. As per the article, Ronaldo earned around $30 Million per year from Juventus. However, as per official reports, Ronaldo was taking home around $34 Million from Juventus during his time in Serie A.
The last point discussed the philanthropy of Cristiano Ronaldo. It addresses the fact the Portuguese is a generous human being who donates to various causes and relief funds. The article concludes by stating that “He is a nice guy.”
As per the writing style and use of the word ‘soccer,’ fans predict that this history book is from the USA. It is argued that this book is used in some elementary schools. Ronaldo has been an idol to many kids around the world. It would be interesting for them to learn more about him in the school curriculum.
The Sociology Course on Cristiano Ronaldo
Educational institutions using Ronaldo as part of their curriculum isn’t a new thing. Back in 2015, it was revealed that a university in Canada was offering a sociology course on Cristiano Ronaldo.
Luis Aguiar, a Professor at the University of British Columbia – Okanagan was offering the course all about Ronaldo. The professor revealed that he made a decision about the course after watching a World Cup qualifier.
In the qualifier, Aguiar noticed that commentators were moved by the idea of Ronaldo leading the country to World Cup glory. Aguiar realized the impact it would have on the country.
🚨‼️ University of British Columbia Okanagan is offering a sociology degree that centres around the best player in the world, Cristiano Ronaldo 🎓
The Professor Luis Aguiar, discusses some key points of the course:
Cristiano Ronaldo is the center, and every discussion and… pic.twitter.com/0IYgoIG4V6
— Akın (@ProudFede) September 15, 2023
The cultural impact of Ronaldo on his country made a strong case for Aguiar to make a sociology course on the Portuguese icon. “I don’t think there is anybody bigger in terms of media visibility. He may even be better known than someone like Obama,” Aguiar said.
During this course, the students will learn the sociological relevance of soccer and what is required to become a global celebrity through soccer. They will also discuss Ronaldo’s impact on the national identity.