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Cristiano Ronaldo turns 40

The Portugal and Al Nassr super star Cristiano Ronaldo turns 40 today in a spectacular way as most celebrities, footballers, pundits, athletes alike heep praises on the brilliant footballer.

His real name is Cristiano Ronaldo dos Santos Aveiro (Portuguese pronunciation and was born on the 5th February 1985.

Cristiano Ronaldo is a Portuguese professional footballer who plays as a forward  and captains  both for the Saudi club Al Nassr  and the his national team Portugal.

He is widely, though controversially regarded as one of the greatest players of all time,GOAT. This is a feat most Fans of Lioel Messi would often dispute whenever it comes up. Although recently in an interview, Ronaldo has declared himself as the most Complete footballer.

Ronaldo has won numerous individual awards throughout his blistering career. How has won  five Ballon D’or awards, a record three UEFA Men’s footballer of the year, 4 European Golden shoes , and was named five times World Best player  by FIFA.

He has won 33 trophies in his career , including seven league titles, 5 UEFA champions league, the UEFA Championship  and the UEFA Nation League.

Cristiano Ronaldo is arguably the only player to hold the records for most appearances  (183) with  140 goals and assist  (42) in the Champions League, most appearances  (30), assists (8) goals in the European championship.  (14), international appearances (217) and international (135).

The Guinness Book of records were not left behind.

Echezonam Ibezim

A chemical engineer with cognitive flair for creative writing . He writes for fun and renders his reportage humorously to keep you entertained . His avid love for food inspires him the most as he hopes to make his blog a real entertainment hub.

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