As the World Cup starts in South Africa, the curiosity in players participating in the game is also heightened, but Ronaldo, 25, has gained the most attention.
In a blog post on June 11, Google said, "In search, the winning player is already clear: Cristiano Ronaldo, the Portuguese team captain and talented forward."
In addition to Ronaldo, the other players in the public interest include Brazil's Kaka, England's Wayne Rooney, Argentina's Lionel Messi and Wesley Sneijder of the Netherlands.
London, Dec. 5 : Winger Cristiano Ronaldo Winger Cristiano Ronaldo had his wink wiped off his face as Portugal were dumped in the Group of Death ahead of next year’s World Cup.
Brazil, Portugal and Didier Drogba''''s Ivory Coast will battle it out for a second-phase spot with minnows North Korea.
Ronaldo, infamous for winking at the Portuguese bench following Wayne Rooney''''s sending-off in the 2006 quarter-final clash, can look forward to an epic battle with Brazil star and Real Madrid team-mate Kaka.
But Ivory Coast are rated the pick of the African nations and fancy themselves to go a long way in the tournament.
Cristiano Ronaldo The Great Footballer Photos
Cristiano Ronaldo The Great Footballer Photos
Cristiano Ronaldo The Great Footballer Photos
Cristiano Ronaldo The Great Footballer Photos
Cristiano Ronaldo The Great Footballer Photos
Cristiano Ronaldo The Great Footballer Photos
Cristiano Ronaldo The Great Footballer Photos