World best footballer Cristiano Ronaldo

There is no doubt about it—Cristiano Ronaldo is a worldwide phenomenon.

Millions around the world love him. Manchester United fans, Sporting Lisbon fans, football fans, sports fans in general, the Portuguese public—and of course, girls everywhere—idolise this man.

But there are also millions who hate him. His diving in matches, feigning of injury, general on-pitch antics, and perhaps jealousy of his good looks and how successful he's been just for playing football, have at times made this man become public enemy No.1.

Like he says in the introduction of his autobiography Moments, "I know [the name Cristiano Ronaldo] means a lot to those who love football. They know me very well... they know how I play, how I dribble. They understand my style.