Ronaldo, the former Brazil national team star, shared on his social media that he has embraced Christianity through baptism.
“Today marks a special moment. I have been baptized! Although baptism was not something I had undergone until now, the Christian faith has guided my life since childhood. Receiving this sacrament feels like a rebirth, a deeper awareness of my identity as a child of God,” Ronaldo stated, adding, “I reaffirm my commitment to walk the path of goodness through my own free will, trusting in love.”
As a player, Ronaldo Brazil’s football icon secured two FIFA World Cup titles with the national squad, in 1994 and 2002. He also claimed two America’s Cup championships and earned Olympic silver and bronze medals. He is widely remembered for starring roles with clubs including Real Madrid, Barcelona, AC Milan, Inter Milan, PSV Eindhoven, and Corinthians. In club competition, he lifted the UEFA Cup and the UEFA Cup Winners’ Cup, etching a storied career that uplifted Brazilian football on the global stage. Today, he is associated with leadership roles after his playing days, including involvement with organizations and clubs that reflect his ongoing influence in the sport.
Earlier reporting noted that Ronaldo had been discussing the possibility of Jose Mourinho taking a coaching role with the Brazilian national team, highlighting Ronaldo’s continued interest in shaping football on the highest stages.