Cristiano Ronaldo celebrated his 40th birthday with family and friends on Wednesday, sharing heartfelt pictures from the party in an emotional Instagram post.
The Portuguese legend, widely regarded as one of the greatest footballers ever, shows no signs of slowing down at Saudi Arabian club Al-Nassr as he continues to pursue his remarkable goal of 1,000 career goals.
Upon reaching this milestone age, Ronaldo humorously admitted that his friends tease him for having “no life,” reflecting the countless hours he dedicates daily to maintaining his exceptional physical condition.
His birthday celebrations began uniquely, as he sported a pair of £4,000 compression boots at his home, equipment designed to aid recovery and enhance athletic performance.
Later, he shared moments from a birthday gathering with “family and friends,” posting two photos that have already garnered over seven million likes on Instagram. “Thank you all for the amazing birthday messages! Had a great day with family and friends, couldn’t wish for anything better,” he wrote.
In one of the photos, Ronaldo and his partner Georgina Rodriguez shared a touching moment during the joyful festivities. Former Manchester United star David de Gea humorously poked fun at Ronaldo’s age by sending a granddad emoji in response to the post.
Social media clips from the night showed Ronaldo and Rodriguez enjoying an intimate dance before he showcased his moves during a private concert.
Earlier in the day, Ronaldo celebrated at Al-Nassr, where his teammates, including new £65 million signing Jhon Duran, surprised him with a stunning custom-made cake. In a video shared by Al-Nassr on X, Ronaldo was seen arriving at the training ground, welcomed by teammates who began singing to him.
He joined in the celebration before being presented with a three-tier cake featuring Al-Nassr’s colors and adorned with images from his illustrious career, including his early days at Sporting Lisbon, his time at Manchester United, and later at Real Madrid.
Madrid also honored their former star with a heartfelt social media tribute on his 40th birthday, recalling his nearly decade-long tenure at the Bernabeu, where he scored 451 goals in 438 matches.
Ronaldo, who has his own cryotherapy chamber at home, celebrated this milestone wearing the cryo compression boots to aid muscle recovery, with Georgina ensuring he adheres to a strict diet.
