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Cristiano Ronaldo Donates His £600K Champions League Bonus to Charity

So much for selfishness eh?

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With the constant preening (he is a model after all), muscle flexing, and intense emotions on the pitch, it is easy to get the idea that Cristiano Ronaldo is a self-obsessed and narcissistic asshole. But his record off the pitch tells a different story. Having earlier been named the most charitable athlete on earth, Ronaldo has continued to live up to his reputation as man with a heart, as he donated his full 600 grand bonus for winning the UEFA Champions League to an NGO. It's good to know that in the midst of winning the most coveted title in Europe, Ronaldo has managed to remember what is really important - giving back to your community. What a human being.

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