Cristiano Ronaldo shortly after Portugal’s ouster at the 2018 FIFA World Cup, the forward left for Greece with his family. Team Portugal lost against Uruguay in the round of 16 by 2-1. It was Edinson Cavani who scored a couple of goals for the team. In reply, Portugal’s Pepe made one goal for the team. With this Portugal was out of the FIFA World Cup.

Post this, Ronaldo to forget his World Cup disaster took off with his family for a holiday. He was put up at the luxurious hotel Costa Navarino along with his girlfriend. Impressed with the services of the plush hotel, the star footballer reportedly tipped a whopping about of £17,850 (15,99,931.32 INR). The sum surely did not mean too much for Ronaldo but surely the hard-working staff was rewarded. He even asked the staff to divide the money uniformly so that every member gets an equal amount.

Ronaldo recently signed a deal with Juventus for 100 million and received a warm welcome by the fans out there. The star footballer played with Real Madrid for about nine years. While quitting the club he penned an emotional letter for his fans. He took to social media and wrote, “The post read, “The years I’ve spent at Real Madrid and in the city of Madrid have possibly been amongst the happiest of my life. I have only feelings of great thanks towards this club, these fans and this city. I can only but thank all of them for the kindness and affection I’ve been shown. However, I believe that the time has come to embark on a new chapter in my life and that’s why I asked the club to allow me to move on. This is how I feel and I would ask everyone, in particular, our fans, for their understanding. I’ve had nine absolutely marvellous years here. They’ve been nine unique years. It has been an exciting time, full of success, although they’ve also been tough years because the demands at Real Madrid are extremely high, but I know very well that I’ll never be able to forget how I’ve enjoyed my football here in such a unique way. I’ve shared the pitch and dressing room with some amazing teammates, I’ve felt the affection of an incredible fan base and together we lifted three successive Champions League crowns and won the competition four times in the space of five years.”

"Alongside these successes, on an individual level, I’ve had the satisfaction of having won the Ballon d’Or four times and the Golden Shoe on three occasions. Everything during my time at this club has been amazing and extraordinary. Real Madrid have captured my heart and those of my family members and for that reason, now more than ever, I want to say thank you: thanks to the club, the president, the club’s directors, my teammates, all of the coaching staff, the doctors, physios and the incredible staff who ensure that everything works as it should and tirelessly take care of every single detail,” further read the post.

"I want to once again give infinite thanks to our fans and also to Spanish football. Over the course of these exciting nine years, I’ve come up against some outstanding players. I have respect and recognition for all of them. I’ve given things a great deal of consideration and know that it’s time to embark on a new chapter. Despite me now leaving the club and regardless of where I am, I’ll forever continue to feel an allegiance towards this shirt, this badge and the Santiago Bernabéu. Thank you all and, of course, just as I said nine years ago when I first set foot inside our stadium: Hala Madrid!,” read the post on a concluding note.

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