UEFA Champions League Trophy Tour presented by Heineken - Phnom Penh
One of the most feared strikers in the World in his prime, the Dutchman has been the UEFA Champions League Top Scorer in 3 different seasons, but could never win the coveted trophy in his playing career. He won 2 Eredivisie and one Johan Cruyff Shield with PSV before moving to Manchester United.
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He spent 5 seasons at Old Trafford, winning one Premier League, one FA Cup, one League Cup and one Community Shield. His next destination was Real Madrid, where he won 2 La Liga titles and one Supercopa de Espana.
His long and successful career ended with Malaga in 2011/12 season, however, he could never win the Champions League in his time as a footballer.
Left Forward – Ronaldo
Ronaldo of Brazil celebrates scoring the winning goal
It is hard to believe that someone who won the FIFA World Cup twice, the Copa America twice, was adjudged the FIFA World Player of the Year thrice and also won the Balon D’Or twice, has never won the Champions league! But that is the only blot in Ronaldo’s fantastic football career both with his country Brazil and the clubs he has represented.
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Ronaldo played for some of the biggest clubs in football, including Barcelona, Real Madrid and Inter Milan and was one of the greatest strikers of his generation. He won a host of international and club level trophies and the list of his personal accolades is endless.
Yet, for all his achievements, he never played in the Champions League final; the closest he had come was the semifinals with Real Madrid in 2003. The Brazilian ended his career without winning the Champions League and is perhaps the greatest player who never won the tournament.
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