{"product_id":"cristiano-ronaldo-the-biography-9781399619196","title":"Cristiano Ronaldo: The Biography","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe definitive award-winning biography of Cristiano Ronaldo - fully updated to include the 2022 World Cup, Ronaldo's explosive exit from Manchester United and his record-breaking transfer to Al-Nassr\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAs the Qatar World Cup opened to worldwide jubilation, Cristiano Ronaldo's second spell at Manchester United reached an abrupt conclusion. It was not to be the fairy tale ending to a glittering career. Instead, over the two seasons, it had snowballed into a toxic standoff between himself, the board and newly appointed manager, Erik ten Hag. The Theatre's dream was over. On 22 November 2022, Ronaldo's contract was terminated. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn this compelling account, Guillem Balagué draws on impeccable sources, first-hand interviews and unprecedented access, taking us on a journey from Madeira to Manchester, and onto Spain, Italy and Saudi Arabia. From Ronaldo's tutelage under Sir Alex Ferguson to becoming the biggest \u003ci\u003egaláctico\u003c\/i\u003e of them all at Real Madrid, and captaining Portugal to the first silverware in their history at the UEFA Euro 2016, Guillem chronicles Ronaldo's career in its entirety. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis is nothing less than the definitive portrait of a true icon of modern football, who has reached the very heights of the beautiful game and cemented his place as one of the greatest players of all time.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Seven Dials\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/10\/2024\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781399619196\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 464","brand":"Guillem Balague","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44431938748597,"sku":"9781399619196","price":18.69,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/files\/img_8edcd3ea-601a-459e-83e2-ade2b1be3d13.jpg?v=1721138968","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/cristiano-ronaldo-the-biography-9781399619196","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}