CRISTIANO RONALDO PORTUGUESE SOCCER SUPERSTAR

Dear readers of Sport&Beauty. Today we are receiving the visit of someone who has already appeared in our blog but who deserves an entire post for himself. He’s a sportsman, a football star, and one of the hottest and most desired men in the world. He’s from Portugal and throughout his career has played for Sporting Lisbon, Manchester United and Real Madrid. Risk a guess.... You’re right. Today I’m going to write about the life of Cristiano Ronaldo, today’s most handsome and sexiest football player. Here you are a shirtless Cristiano when playing for Manchester United.

Cristiano Ronaldo dos Santos Aveiro was born in Madeira on October the 5th 1985 to Maria Dolores dos Santos Aveiro and José Dinis Aveiro. Cristiano has an elder brother, Hugo, and two sisters, Elma and Liliana Catia. Liliana is a singer and in the Portuguese stages she’s known as Ronalda. The name of Ronaldo is relatively rare in Portugal and it seems that Cristiano was also named after the US president Ronald Reagan from whom his father was a great admirer. Cristiano Ronaldo started kicking a ball at the age of 3 and when he went to primary school his passion for football was already obvious. As a child his favourite team was Benfica Lisbon although later he would play for their rival Sporting Lisbon. At the age of 8 Cristiano started to play football for Andorinha an amateur team where is father was a kitman. By 1995 Cristiano had already become famous in Portugal and the two Madeira’s top teams, CS Maritimo and Nacional, wanted him in their ranks. Finally Nacional pulled it off but Cristiano was soon transferred to Sporting Lisbon.

Cristiano joined a bunch of Sporting’s young talented players at Alcochete, Sporting’s football factory, where he received first-class training and became the first Sporting’s player to play for the under-16, under-17, under-18 and first team within the same season. In the summer of 2003 he came to the attention of the manager of Manchester United, Sir Alex Ferguson, when Sporting Lisbon beat Manchester United 3 to 1 in the inauguration of the new Lisbon’s stadium Alvalade XXI. His performances in that game was so impressive that United’s players spoke to Ferguson about a possible bid to transfer Ronaldo from Sporting to Manchester United. Manchester United would finally sign Cristiano for a fee of £12.24 million. The fact that David Beckham was poised to depart to Real Madrid speeded the negotiatons considerably. Since his arrival in Machester Cristiano wore the number 7 on his shirt, a number that belonged to some of the greatest United legends such as George Best, Bryan Robson, Eric Cantona or David Beckham.

When in the pitch Cristiano is quite often in a bad mood. He’s been sent off several times for different reasons: unsporting gestures to rival’s supporters (Benfica’s supporters received a one-fingered gesture during a Champions League game), pushing rivals in the throat or hitting then with his head. Perhaps the most famous incident took place during the quarterfinal of the 2006 World Cup between England and Portugal where Cristiano got involved in Rooney’s sending-off by complaining aggressively to the referee. After this incident this popularity dropped a little. Cristiano moved to Spain's giant Real Madrid where he is by far the highest-paid player of the team. Don’t worry, the one trying to console Cristiano is Luiz Felipe Scolari the coach of the Portuguese national team. Are there any volunteers amongst the girls to help him?

Out of the pitch Cristiano Ronaldo doesn’t go unnoticed. He’s a fashion icon and in 2005 participated in the ad campaign for Pepe Jeans alongside model Jessica Simpson. Cristiano has opened his own boutique with the name of CR7 in his hometown of Funchal on the Island of Madeira selling t-shirts and jeans for men and clothing, handbags, necklaces and belts for women. Cristiano has entrusted his sisters to run the business.

About his love affairs no doubt that Cristiano is the number one. In addition to numerous parties and flirts he’s also had some more or less well known love stories so far. What is true is that all her girlfriends have something in common. He seems to like big-breasted girls. According to British newspapers Cristiano Ronaldo started a relationship with British actress Gemma Atkinson in January 2007. Although Cristiano was apparently dating Gemma for almost 7 months there are no pictures of the “alleged” couple together. This led some people to think that Gemma Atkinson made up the story to boost her career.

Before starting his relationship with Gemma, Ronaldo dated a sexy Portuguese model named Merche Romero. Merche was quite a bit older than Cristiano. By the time they started seeing each other Merche was 30 years old. An experienced woman that now conducts a show on Portuguese TV.

Alter breaking up with Gemma, Cristiano was photographed kissing Bipasha Basu (an Indian star from Bollywood) during the World’s Seven Wonders show held in Lisbon. Back in India Bipasha said everything was a misunderstanding and that the picture had been taken from the wrong angle. Looking at the picture I wouldn't be that sure.

Cristiano met Mirella Grisales at a party in Miami and both started a relationship that only his professional commitments were able to cool. After that, Mirella, a Colombian bombshell, posed half-naked for the Spanish magazine Interviu and said that she captivated Cristiano with her butt. After Mirella the Portuguese dated a Spanish girl, a gorgeous one by the way. She was Nereida Gallardo a girl from Majorca that was studying to become a dietist and combined her studies with her work as a nurse in a center for the elderly. Nereida y Cristiano met at the beginning of the year 2008 in Majorca, Nereida’s hometown, and it seems they had a very close relationship. So much so that if it wasn’t for Cristiano’s commitments, that force him to travel from one country to another, it could be said they were inseparable. Se was often spotted in the stands supporting Cristiano and he used to send her kisses when scoring a goal. In the event that something could go wrong sooner than expected and wishing to make some money, Nereida appeared on the pages of the Spanish magazine Interviu as Mirella did before. The affair didn't last for long and after breaking with Nereida Cristiano was said to be dating Letizia Filippi.

In the Summer of 2009 Cristiano Ronaldo was seen in a disco accompanied by Paris Hilton and a rumour was spread that they were enganged in a relationship. After that it was said that Cristiano was involved in an affair with American socialite Kim Kardashian but currently he seems to have found love with Russian model Irina Shayk. Things are in full swing for Cristiano and Irina and it seems they will soon get married but nothing can be said taking into account Ronaldo's love backgrounds. Best Regards.

POLISH SUPERMODEL MAGDALENA FRACKOWIAK

Dear readers of Sport&Beauty. Today we’re traveling to Poland to meet one of the most promising fashion models of our days, Polish supermodel Magdalena Frackowiak. Born in Gdansk in 1984, Magdalena began treading the catwalk in 2006. Since then she has participated in countless fashion shows. She has walked for the most prestigious designers such as Just Cavalli, Balenciaga, Nina Ricci, Christian Dior, Elie Saab, Carolina Herrera, Givenchy, and Jean Paul Gaultier and starred in ad campaigns for Ralph Lauren, Alessandro Dell'Acqua, and Oscar de la Renta. She’s a regular face in the most important fashion magazines and has landed the pages of "Vogue", "Harper's Bazaar", "i-D", and "Numéro". Besides, she’s also one of the gorgeous Victoria’s Secret angels and walked in the 2010 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show. Here you are Magdalena Frackowiak, a Polish angel.

Polish model Magdalena Frackowiak was born in Gdansk on October 4, 1984. When she was only sixteen, Magdalena’s mother sent some pictures to a model contest organized by a model agency in Warsaw. Magdalena won the contest and came to the attention of talent scout Darek Kumosa from Model Plus. This is the way she was discovered. After winning the contest the Polish Model got her first paid assignment for “Machina” magazine although her big break came in the early 2000,s. In April 2006 Magdalena landed her first magazine cover for “Glamour” Italy and started to make a name for herself in the fashion world. In September she landed the cover of “Elle” Poland and in October opened Yves Saint Laurent’s 2007 spring fashion show in Paris being considered by Style.com as one of the most promising models of the season. Here you are the data and measurements of this gorgeous Polish model:

Full name: Magdalena Frackowiak

- Birth date: October 4, 1984 in Gdansk, Poland

- Height: 180 centímetres : 5'11"

- Measurements: (EU) 84-61-89 : (US) 33-24-35

- Hair color: light brown

- Eye color: brown

- Dress size: (EU) 36 : (US) 6

- Shoe size: (EU) 39 : (US) 7

- Agencies: Unique Models Denmark, Modelwerk, DNA Model Management, Next Company, View Management Spain, Chic Management, ModelPlus, Wilhelmina Nova Models Munich, Elite Model Management Milan, Elite Model Management Paris

In February 2007 Magdalena appeared in an editorial of “Vogue” China and closed in Milan and Paris Alessandro Dell’Aqcua’s and Christian Dior’s Fall fashion shows. In March and May she appeared in editorials for “Harper’s Bazaar” and “Vogue” China and Germany, in June landed the cover of “Flair” Italy, became the image of Ralph Lauren and was photographed by Craig McDean for Christian Dior’s lingerie ad campaign. In August the Polish model landed the cover of “Vogue” Italy (together with Bielorrusian model Maryna Lynchuk) where she repeated again starring an editorial in September. Already in September Magdalena Frackowiak opened Sue Stemp’s, Luca Luca’s, Pucci’s, and Nina Ricci’s 2008 Spring fashion shows in Milan, New York and Paris closing Sue Stemp’s, J.Mendel’s, Just Cavalli’s, Balenciaga’s, and Costume National’s ones. In Octobre Magdalena left Next Paris and New York and moved to Elite Paris and DNA Management and put an end to the year appearing in a couple of editorials for “Vogue” France.

2008 was a frantic year in Magdalena’s career. At the beginning of the year she extended her contract with Ralph Lauren and became the image of Alessandro Dell’Acqua. Already in January she appeared in an editoral of “Vogue” Japan and walked in Paris for Armani Privé’s, Chanel’s, Christian Dior’s, Givenchy’s, Jean Paul Gaultier’s, and Valentino’s Spring fashion shows. In February Magdalena closed in New York and Milan Malo’s, J.Mendel’s, and Fendi’s Fall fashion shows and landed again the pages of “Vogue” Italy. In March the Polish model appeared in an editorial of “i-D” and in April was granted the status of top model by “Vogue” France. In May Magdalena appeared in an editorial of “Allure” and opened Christian Dior’s resort fashion show in New York . Immediately after that, she landed the cover of “10”. In July she walked in Paris for Armani Privé’s, Christian Lacroix’s, Christian Dior’s, Chanel’s and Givenchy’s Fall Winter fashion shows and in August appeared in an editorial of “Interview” (featuring Gucci) and starred in Oscar de la Renta’s, Ralph Lauren’s, and Alessandro Dell’Acqua’s ad campaigns. In September she appeared in editorials for “Vogue” UK and “i-D” and walked in New York, London and Milan for PHI’s, Julien McDonald’s and Gianfranco Ferré’s 2009 Spring fashion shows closing Proenza Schouler’s and Jil Sander’s ones in New York and Milan. In October Magdalena landed the cover of “Vogue” Germany and editorials for “Vogue” France and Japan and in November she starred in editorials for “Vogue” Japan and “V” and posed for the winter issue of “Pop”.

2009 was also a very busy year for our friend Magdalena. In January, and for the third time, she appeared in an editorial of “Vogue” Japan, walked in Paris for Armani Privé’s, Chanel’s, Christian Dior’s, Givenchy’s, Jean Paul Gaultier’s and Valentino’s 2010 Spring couture fashion shows and became the image of Kenzo. The following month Magdalena opened in New York, Milan, and Paris Matthew Williamson’s, Blumarine’s, Lanvin’s, Louis Vuitton’s, and Sophia Kokosalaki’s Fall fashion shows closing in London and New York Julien Macdonald’s, Alexander McQueen’s, and Sophia Kokosalaki’s ones. In April she appeared in editorials of “Vogue” Japan and “Numero”, in May landed the covers of “Numéro” and “Vogue” Russia and in June Magdalena reappeared in a new editorial for “Vogue” France. In July the Polish model returned to the catwalk to walk for Chanel’s, Christian Dior’s, Givenchy’s, Elie Saab’s, and Jean Paul Gaultier’s Fall couture fashion shows. In September Magdalena starred in editorials of “Vogue” China and “Harper’s” Bazaar, opened in Paris Alexander McQueen’s, Viktor & Rolf’s, and Elie Saab’s 2010 Spring fashion shows and closed in New York and Paris Carolina Herrera’s, Costume National’s and Elie Saab’s one. To put an end to the year she signed a fragrance contract with Gianfranco Ferré’s “In The Mood For Love”.

At the beginning of 2010, Magdalena signed a fragrance contract with Givenchy’s “Eaudemoiselle”, appeared in an editorial of “Vogue” Italy and walked in Paris for Chanel’s, Givenchy’s, Elie Saab’s, Jean Paul Gaultier’s and Christian Dior’s Spring couture fashion shows. In February she landed the covers of “Dazed & Confused” and “Vogue” Russia, in March appeared in an editorial of “Numéro”, opened in Paris Stella McCartney’s Fall fashion show and closed Haider Ackermann’s one. During the Summer, the Polish model closed Christian Dior’s Fall couture fashion show in Paris , appeared in editorials of “Numéro” and “Allure” and became the image of Lanvin. In September she opened Carolina Herrera’s 2011 Spring fashion show in New York and closed Giorgio Armani’s one. In October Magdalena landed the cover of “Vogue” Korea and appeared in the fall issue of “Numéro Homme” and the cover of the winter issue of “Muse”. Finally in November she walked in the greatest show on earth, the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show.

In 2011 Magdalena got off to a good start appearing in the renowned Pirelli calendar photographed by Karl Lagerfeld. Already in January, the Polish model opened Elie Saab’s Spring fashion show in Paris , walked also for Christian Dior’s, Jean Paul Gaultier’s, Armani Prive’s, and Chanel’s ones and became the image of Blumarine. In February Magdalena closed No.21’s and John Galliano’s Fall fashion shows in Paris and Milan and in the following months appeared in editorials of “Numéro” (March), “Vogue” Italy (April), and “Vogue” Spain (June). In September she opened Diesel’s Black Gold 2012 Spring fashion show in New York and closed Dolce & Gabbana’s one. Besides appearing in so many fashion magazines and shows Magdalena also starred (together with Baptiste Giabiconi and Sebastien Jondeau) in Karl Lagerfeld’s video for Hogan. To conclude today’s post I’ll leave a slideshow with some pictures of Magdalena Frackowiak and a couple of videos where you can see this Polish stunner alive and kicking. Best regards.