Ronaldo, a Chihuahua-dachshund mix who lives in Pennsylvania.
Kyle Melnick
A backyard filled with the smell of grilled sardines and Portuguese pork sausage was the first place Ronaldo displayed his talent for soccer.
During games of keep-away, he positioned himself in the center and jumped to catch balls midair. Ronaldo, a Chihuahua and dachshund mix named after the Portuguese forward Cristiano Ronaldo, was living up to his name.
After noticing their dog’s rare skills and interest in soccer, Ronaldo’s owners tried to teach him to score goals like the international superstar. But Ronaldo was more interested in grabbing balls with his mouth, so he became a goalkeeper.
