Cristiano Ronaldo is celebrating a milestone birthday today with the five-time Ballon d’Or winner welcoming in his 40th year.
Ronaldo remains a phenomenon, continuing to score goals at an unprecedented rate at a time when most players have long hung up their boots. He’s the greatest goalscorer in the history of Real Madrid, Portugal, the Champions League and international men’s football to name just a few of his incredible achievements.
As CR7 celebrates turning 40, we’ve remembered seven of his most iconic career moments.
First Ballon d’Or win (2008) Ronaldo made no secret of his desire to become the best. In 2008, he was recognised as world football’s finest talent for the first time. A spectacular season at Manchester United saw Ronaldo inspire the side to Premier League and Champions League success. 
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