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Cristiano Ronaldo | The Life of a Football Legend | The Dr Binocs Show | Peekaboo Kidz

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Warm-up Questions

What do you already know about Cristiano Ronaldo?
What do you think makes someone a “football legend”?
What kinds of difficulties do you think famous athletes face before becoming successful?

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Cristiano Ronaldo | The Life of a Football Legend | The Dr Binocs Show | Peekaboo Kidz

Early life and love for football (00:00 – 02:01)

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1. Why were Cristiano Ronaldo’s parents unhappy when he was born?

They had poor living conditions and lacked resources to raise another child.
They planned to move away from Portugal immediately.
They wanted him to become a musician instead of an athlete.

2. What did Cristiano and his friends sometimes do to get food?

They visited a local burger shop to ask for leftover food.
They grew vegetables behind their houses.
They worked at a restaurant after school.

3. What kind of ball did they sometimes play with on the streets?

A plastic ball filled with sand
A ball made of rags
A new professional football

Cristiano Ronaldo | The Life of a Football Legend | The Dr Binocs Show | Peekaboo Kidz

Hard work, big decisions, and a health crisis (02:01 – 03:41)

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1. Why did some people doubt Cristiano’s future in football?

He did not like practicing.
He was too short to play well.
He had a skinny physique.

2. What big decision did Ronaldo make at age 14?

He dropped out of school to pursue football as his lifetime career.
He became a coach for younger players.
He moved to a different country to study.

3. What medical problem was he diagnosed with in the video?

A broken leg
Racing heart syndrome
Asthma

Cristiano Ronaldo | The Life of a Football Legend | The Dr Binocs Show | Peekaboo Kidz

Success, professional career, and trivia (03:41 – 05:46)

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1. What happened when Ronaldo turned 16 (according to the video)?

He started playing a different sport.
He retired from football temporarily.
He became eligible to play professionally.

2. What kind of match did he play when the big opportunity came in 2003?

A friendly match with Manchester United
A World Cup final
A school championship match

3. According to the trivia, how much were Ronaldo’s legs insured for?

900 million dollars
14.4 million dollars
144 million dollars

Cristiano Ronaldo | The Life of a Football Legend | The Dr Binocs Show | Peekaboo Kidz

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1. What is one main message of the video?

Overcoming obstacles and working hard can lead to success.
School is always a waste of time for athletes.
Natural talent is enough; practice is not necessary.

2. Which event is presented as a major turning point in the story?

Winning a cooking competition
Being diagnosed with a heart condition and choosing surgery
Buying a new football for the first time

3. How does the video show Ronaldo’s determination?

He refused to play in any matches.
He stopped training after his surgery.
He practiced day and night, even after others left to rest.

Discussion Questions

Discuss the ideas from this video

Cristiano Ronaldo | The Life of a Football Legend | The Dr Binocs Show | Peekaboo Kidz

Do you think it is ever a good idea to drop out of school to pursue a dream? Why or why not?
What are some “hurdles” young athletes may face today, and what “needed measures” could help them overcome those hurdles?
How should a person decide between a risky medical procedure and giving up an important goal?
Some athletes insure parts of their body. Do you think this is reasonable? Why or why not?