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What was Cristiano Ronaldo best known for?

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An instant sensation, Cristiano Ronaldo came to be regarded as one of the best forwards in football (soccer). His finest season with Manchester United came in 2007–08, when he scored 42 league and cup goals and earned the Golden Shoe award as Europe’s leading scorer, with 31 league goals. He is the all-time leading scorer for Spain’s Real Madrid.