Cristiano Ronaldo’s records are not limited to the football pitch. The Portuguese star also holds digital titles: he is the footballer who earns the most money on Instagram per week and the first public figure in the world to reach 500 million followers on social media. On top if this, the Portuguese football star also owns what might become the most expensive house in Portugal.
The Portuguese player has commissioned a house in Quinta da Marinha, Cascais, for when he retires from football. When that day arrives, it is thought that Cristiano Ronaldo will swap his current address for Quinta da Marinha, where he plans to live with his family.
Where is Cristiano Ronaldo’s new mansion located?
Quinta da Marinha in Cascais was chosen for Ronaldo’s luxurious mansion, which is set to have 900 square metres of built area. The property is still under construction, with completion expected this year, 2024. Details about the mansion have been revealed in the meantime.
The master bedroom will be filled with luxuries. Cristiano has ordered a suite of about 300 square metres. The indoor glass pool will have a passage underneath, allowing people to walk beneath and look up to see who is swimming.
The house will feature exclusive details, such as intelligent heating, a gym, indoor and outdoor pools, a massage room, a cinema, and a large garage to store the national team’s number seven’s collection of sports cars. Additionally, the mansion will have solid gold taps, Italian marble, and even a Louis Vuitton mural designed especially for the couple.
What is it like to live in Quinta da Marinha, Cascais?
Quinta da Marinha, located in Cascais, is synonymous with luxury, exclusivity, and quality of life. This refined residential neighbourhood is ideal for those seeking a sophisticated lifestyle in a peaceful, nature-surrounded environment.
Situated on the west coast of Cascais, Quinta da Marinha is known for its prime location. Its proximity to the sea, just minutes from the stunning beaches of Cascais, such as Praia do Guincho, famous for its surfing and other water sports conditions, the Sintra-Cascais Natural Park, and the centre of Cascais a short drive away, offers a variety of restaurants, shops, markets, and cultural activities.
Its infrastructures and amenities include:
- Golf and sports: Quinta da Marinha is famous for its world-class golf courses, such as Oitavos Dunes, considered one of the best in Europe. Besides golf, there are facilities for tennis, horse riding, and a health club.
- Education: Proximity to high-quality international schools.
- Health: Nearby quality clinics and hospitals, ensuring easy and quick access to medical services.
- Transport: Easy access to the A5 motorway, about 30 minutes from Lisbon and Lisbon Airport.
Quinta da Marinha offers a calm lifestyle. Besides sports, there are various leisure options, such as luxury spas, wellness centres, and a variety of elegant restaurants and bars. The area is highly secure, with 24-hour surveillance and private security services, providing peace of mind for residents.
Ronaldo’s enviable career
The Portuguese footballer, Cristiano Ronaldo dos Santos Aveiro, was born in Funchal, on the island of Madeira, on February 5, 1985. Ronaldo began playing football at the age of eight in the youth ranks of Clube de Futebol Andorinha de Santo António. He continued his football career at Clube Desportivo Nacional and, in 1997, transferred to Sporting Clube de Portugal.
In the 2002/2003 season, after playing over twenty matches for the “lions,” the Portuguese forward signed a lucrative contract with Manchester United. In the following season, after adapting to a more fluid and direct style of play, Cristiano Ronaldo played almost thirty matches for the English club.
In 2007, he was awarded the titles of “best player” and “best young footballer” of the English Premier League by the Professional Footballers’ Association. 2008 was the year of his global recognition, with the achievement of various individual and team titles. He won the Golden Boot with 31 goals scored in the English Premier League, was awarded the Ballon d’Or by France Football magazine, won the FIFA World Player of the Year and the World Soccer Award, and was named to the Onze d’Or.
In June 2009, after much speculation, Real Madrid reached an agreement with the English club for CR7’s transfer. After nine years playing in Madrid, Cristiano Ronaldo moved to Turin in 2018, where he signed a four-year contract with Juventus.
After 12 years playing at the highest level, Cristiano Ronaldo returned to Manchester United at the start of the 2021/2022 season and scored 24 goals in 38 matches. On November 22, 2022, the Red Devils announced the immediate departure of the Portuguese player from the club.
Cristiano Ronaldo signed with Al-Nassr (on December 30, 2022) in Saudi Arabia until 2025. With the Riyadh club, he won the 2023 Arab Champions League. He has garnered numerous individual trophies, including the Ballon d’Or five times (2008, 2013, 2014, 2016, and 2017).
Collectively, he has won a Club World Cup and the UEFA Champions League twice. He is the captain of the National Team, where he debuted in a friendly match in 2003. He was one of Scolari’s selections for Euro 2004, where he emerged as one of the youngest stars in European football.
Since then, he has been an undisputed starter for the Portuguese national team and was called up for the 2006 World Cup and Euro 2008. He was part of the national team that won the first title for the ‘quinas’ team in 2016.
In 2021, he became the footballer with the most goals in the history of football in official matches, simultaneously holding the record for the most goals at both national and club levels. In March 2023, CR7 became the most capped player in international football, reaching his 197th cap in the Euro 2024 qualifier against Liechtenstein.