Sometimes the headlines in the online gambling world are just too weird to believe. I nearly did a double flip when I read today that Portuguese soccer star and self-professed playboy, Cristiano Ronaldo told the world via Facebook – no less – that he has become a dad. Even more surreal was the fact that Ronaldo told his fans that he would be bringing the child up by himself and that the mother’s identity would remain private. Of course, bookie sites take that as a sign that they just have to open betting markets because EVERYONE will be speculating about the new yummy mummy. Odds are also being offered on the name that the soccer star will be naming his kid, with Jose (for the player’s father) being a favorite at 5/1. By the way, if you’re into long term bets, wager on Ronaldo Junior playing one day for Portugal. Odds? 25/1!
AND I’ve already picked up on some jokes doing the rounds that refer to Ronaldo’s announcement:
* Imagine how proud dad’s going to be when the kid throws his toys out of the pram for the first time.
* The crying, the temper tantrums… the baby’s never going to get any rest with all that racket coming from dad’s room.
* The boy takes after his father – dribbles constantly.
* Now there will be more than one dummy in the Cristiano Ronaldo house.
