CRISTIANO RONALDO believes no other player can compare to him.
He can also rave about his 40th birthday cake, thanks to a stunning creation from Al-Nassr.
Cristiano Ronaldo received a cake that others can only dream of. The cake’s top celebrated some of his goals. Ronaldo shared a birthday photo with Georgina Rodriguez. Al-Nassr players participated in the festivities with their star teammate.
Ronaldo’s Saudi club presented a triple-tier cake, adorned with three truly unique additions.
In front of the cake were five delectable Ballons d’Or, shining like gold.
Surrounding it was a heartfelt collection of childhood photos.
And on top was a mini figure of the legend himself, executing the kind of overhead kick that evokes memories of his impressive 923 goals (and counting).
Al-Nassr shared images of the smiling ex-Manchester United star looking down at the cake—a treat that health-conscious Ronaldo might typically shy away from.
They captioned it: “Happiness looks good on him.”
Teammates such as new £64 million striker Jhon Duran gathered alongside CR7 in other pictures.
As fans flooded the posts with well-wishes for the Portugal icon, Ronaldo also shared his thoughts on the special day.
Ronaldo, with his family, joined in the celebrations, and the Portugal star seemed impressed with the cake’s design.
In recent interviews, he mentioned he thinks playing for “a year, or two, or three” is still within reach.
But upon reaching what many consider a significant birthday, he appeared more reflective about his playing future.
Ronaldo stated he “doesn’t care” how long his career lasts.
He also indicated he’s at ease about whether he achieves the 77 more goals needed to reach four digits.
He remarked: “If I hit 1,000 goals, fantastic. If not, that’s okay too. Numbers don’t lie.”
Ronaldo won the Champions League four times, all with Real Madrid, plus La Liga twice, three Premier League titles with United, and Serie A twice with Juventus.
Symbolized by his Ballons d’Or cake decorations, he was also named world player of the year five times.
Thus, in terms of accolades, he perfectly counters the notion that life begins at 40.
However, he has certainly chosen this moment to ignite some debate for those who enjoy a lively discussion.
Ronaldo reignited the age-old question of “Who is the GOAT?” by reaffirming he’s “the best player ever.”
He added: “I’m fast, I’m strong, [I score] with my head, with my left; no one has ever been more complete than me.”