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Cristiano Ronaldo Supports Gay Marriage 


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Soccer superstar Cristiano Ronaldo typically talks sports with reporters. But in an interview for the upcoming World Cup, Ronaldo got serious when he was asked for his opinion on the legalization of same-sex marriage in Portugal.

"The Portuguese man that I am, I try to keep informed about what is happening in my country,” he told reporters. “I know the law was passed and the comment it deserves is that we must respect the choices made by anyone, because, after all, all citizens should have the exact same rights and responsibilities."

One of the most respected and highly talked-about footballers in Europe, Ronaldo in 2009 signed a contract with Real Madrid reportedly worth more than $130 million.

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Reader Comments
  • Name: João
    Date posted: 1/13/2011 4:00:22 AM
    Hometown: Lisboa

    Comment:

    Due to this sentence Cristiano received awards from Portuguese LGBT NGOs and websites!

  • Name: Jorge Bandarra
    Date posted: 6/7/2010 8:51:55 AM
    Hometown: Costa Caparica, Portugal

    Comment:

    I´m a portuguese gay guy...this morning we´ve the first same sex marriage in our country...we´re getting happier here...thanks Ronaldo for your words and your body !

  • Name: dante
    Date posted: 6/4/2010 10:52:11 PM
    Hometown: chicago

    Comment:

    i want to bang him now more than i did yesterday. i didn't think that was possible. lighten up, daniel. i am grateful, but i'm still a guy ;)

  • Name: Daniel
    Date posted: 6/4/2010 3:38:46 PM
    Hometown: Boston

    Comment:

    How about we say thank you for the support and act like grown-ups and not make it about him being handsome. It get's old when every other comment is about his beauty, this is a big step for gay people to be recognized by a straight athlete.

  • Name: Doug
    Date posted: 6/4/2010 12:50:11 PM
    Hometown: Sioux Falls, SD

    Comment:

    What a combination! He's smart, beautiful, rich and MALE! So he's straight. I'll never have every man I want, anyway - gay or straight.

  • Name: Evan Cook
    Date posted: 6/4/2010 8:03:00 AM
    Hometown: Dallas

    Comment:

    It's great to receive support from someone who is held in high esteem by such a huge number of heterosexual males. He must know that he is risking some negative feedback by some and that makes his words of support that much more valuable. He's a real hero!

  • Name: Diogo
    Date posted: 6/3/2010 10:27:29 PM
    Hometown: Porto, Portugal

    Comment:

    and we all belived the only thing we was good at was football. maybe he should be our next president. i'm going to start campaining for him... ah ah ah

  • Name: Meshuggah
    Date posted: 6/3/2010 9:42:42 PM
    Hometown: San Antonio

    Comment:

    Oy, he just got even more beautiful!

  • Name: Roy
    Date posted: 6/3/2010 2:09:44 PM
    Hometown: Madison

    Comment:

    He might possibly be the sexiest man God has ever created.

  • Name: fGG
    Date posted: 6/3/2010 12:14:01 PM
    Hometown: Charlottesville

    Comment:

    Brilliantly funny comment, Michelovo Nostikatunam. You and soccer boy put a smile to my lips.



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