How did Cristiano Ronaldo's nickname come about and what does it mean? Goal takes a look at the origin of the star's moniker and how it has developed over the years.

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Nicknames are commonplace in the world of sport and few are more recognisable than that of Cristiano Ronaldo, who is widely referred to as 'CR7 ... Iniesta), Zizou (Zinedine Zidane), Der Bomber ...