He went from extreme poverty to being considered Cristiano Ronaldo’s successor — and now he’s entered politics

Nani's journey began in extreme poverty, but he rose to be seen as Cristiano Ronaldo's heir—and now he's stepped into the world of politics.

Soccer is one of the rare sports where, regardless of one’s background, talent and perseverance can carry anyone to the top. That was the path of Luís Carlos Almeida da Cunha—better known as Nani—who rose from extreme poverty to being hailed as Cristiano Ronaldo’s successor. Now, he’s taken an unexpected turn: entering the world of politics.

As a child...