Real Madrid legend Toni Kroos recently shared his thoughts on the Saudi Pro League during an appearance on his podcast, highlighting the transformative role played by Cristiano Ronaldo. Kroos described the league as an intriguing case, noting that it received little international attention before the Portuguese star's arrival at Al-Nassr in late 2022. According to Kroos, Ronaldo's move brought significant global recognition to the competition, elevating its profile far beyond what it had previously enjoyed. He suggested that the superstar's presence has been a key factor in drawing worldwide interest, crediting him with putting the league on the map in a way that had not happened earlier. The German midfielder went further, expressing his view that the league's current appeal is closely tied to Ronaldo. He remarked that if the five-time Ballon d'Or winner were to depart tomorrow,...
BIRTHDAY
August 4, 1961
BIRTH SIGN
Leo
BIRTHPLACE
Honolulu, HI
AGE
62 years old
ABOUT
44th President of the United States who became the first African-American to hold the office. He became known for his economic stimulus legislation and healthcare reform.
BEFORE FAME
He spent four years in Jakarta as a child where he learned to speak Indonesian and was introduced to dog meat, snake meat, and roasted grasshopper. He later taught constitutional law at the University of Chicago from 1992 until 2004.
TRIVIA
He served three terms in the 13th District of the Illinois Senate from 1997 until 2004. He ran for the United States House of Representatives in 2000, but was defeated. He represented Illinois in the United States Senate from 2005 to 2008.
FAMILY LIFE
His mother Ann Dunham was born in Kansas and his father Barack Obama Sr. was born in Kenya. They married in Hawaii in 1961 and separated later that year. He married Michelle Obama in October 1992. He and Michelle have two daughters, Malia and Sasha.
ASSOCIATED WITH
He defeated Republican candidate John McCain to win the presidency in 2008