Ronaldo was given a special treat as he turned 40 on Wednesday.
Cristiano Ronaldo turned 40 in style, and his current club, Al-Nassr, made sure the Portuguese icon received a grand tribute fitting for a five-time Ballon d’Or winner.
The Saudi Pro League giants pulled out all the stops to honour their star man, presenting him with an extravagant, custom-made cake at the club’s training ground.
Cristiano Ronaldo at Al Nassr | Imago
A Special Cake for a Special Legend
Ronaldo, known for his relentless work ethic, spent part of his milestone birthday in an unusual yet fitting manner—donning a pair of £4,000 compression boots to aid recovery at his home in Saudi Arabia.
Al Nassr celebrated Cristiano Ronaldo’s 40th birthday with a special cake | Instagram/Al Nassr
However, Al-Nassr made sure to inject some celebratory flair into his big day.
In a video posted on Instagram by Al-Nassr, Ronaldo was seen arriving at the club’s training ground, where he was greeted by his teammates in full celebratory mode.
The squad broke into song, serenading their talisman before presenting him with a towering three-tier cake, decorated in the club’s colours and covered in images of his remarkable career including his five Ballon d’Ors.
Al Nassr celebrated Cristiano Ronaldo’s 40th birthday with a special cake | Instagram/Al Nassr
The cake featured nostalgic snapshots of Ronaldo’s journey, from his early days at Sporting Lisbon to his legendary spells at Manchester United, Real Madrid, and Juventus.
It was a touching tribute to a footballer who has dominated the sport for over two decades.
Ronaldo at 40: Tributes pour in from football’s elite
Cristiano Ronaldo | Imago
Cristiano Ronaldo won the European Championship with Portugal in 2016 (Credit: Imago)
Ronaldo’s impact extends far beyond Al-Nassr, and his former clubs didn’t miss the chance to pay homage to their former star.
European giants Real Madrid, Manchester United, and Sporting Lisbon all sent heartfelt birthday wishes to their former talisman.
Madrid, where Ronaldo spent nearly a decade and won four Champions League titles, shared a heartfelt message on X, calling him a club legend:
“Dear Cristiano, from Real Madrid, we want to send you our warmest wishes on your 40th birthday. Every Madridista is proud of the legend that you are and what you represent for our history. Have a great day with your family and loved ones.”
Ronaldo won four Champions League title with Real Madrid | Imago
Cristiano Ronaldo won four Champions League titles at Real Madrid, taking him to five overall (Credit: Imago)
During his time at Madrid, Ronaldo cemented his place as one of football’s greatest-ever players, scoring an astonishing 451 goals in 438 appearances.
Manchester United and Sporting Lisbon also acknowledged their former star with social media posts, celebrating his remarkable career and continued excellence even at 40.
Ronaldo remains a key figure for both Al-Nassr and Portugal, holding the record for the most international goals with 135.
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