As a globally famous soccer superstar, C. Ronaldo also has extremely strict standards in selecting personal bodyguards.
CR7’s bodyguard turned out to be a familiar face in the sports industry
Recently, fans were extremely surprised to discover the true identity of Goncalo Salgado, a member of C.Ronaldo’s personal bodyguard group.
Specifically, Goncalo Salgado is a former heavyweight MMA fighter who competed in the X – Impact World Cup tournament in 2007. Salgado even won consecutively in the first five matches and only suffered defeat at the hands of martial artists. Doctor Zilong Zhao.
After retiring, Goncalo Salgado switched to being a bodyguard
After that, Goncalo Salgado also played in many countries such as Italy, Korea, Belgium, and Switzerland before announcing his retirement in 2014.
Of course, the combat experience during his time as a boxer helped Salgado a lot when he switched to being a personal bodyguard. And a big turning point happened when Salgado had the opportunity to become a bodyguard for superstar player C. Ronaldo.
Up to now, Goncalo Salgado has accompanied C.Ronaldo to a series of large and small events. In particular, it was this former MMA fighter who was in charge of CR7’s safety after the 2018 Champions League final in Kiev, Ukraine ended.
Salgado was by CR7’s side in the 2018 Champions League final
In addition, Salgado also stands by C.Ronaldo during holidays or business trips away from home. And outside of work, Salgado has also gradually become a close friend with CR7.
