PLAYER: Cristiano Ronaldo (F)
CLUB: Manchester United (Eng.)
GROUP OPPONENTS: Angola, Iran, Mexico
Ronaldo’s speed, ball control and flashy dribbling have made his highlight reels a hit on the Internet. The 21-year-old phenom is one of the favorites to win FIFA’s new Best Young Player Award, though there’s another trophy he’s got his eye on. “I’ve already pictured myself holding the [World Cup] trophy,” Ronaldo recently told reporters.
Did you know: Cristiano’s middle name, Ronaldo, is in honor of his father’s favorite actor and former U.S. president, Ronald Reagan. Ronaldo’s full name is Cristiano Ronaldo dos Santos Aveiro.
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MONDAY: SAUDI ARABIA
Luis Arroyave will be in Germany for all of the World Cup action. Check out his blog at chicagosports.com/soccer
