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Ronaldo, Maldini, Buffon, Ibrahimovic, Giggs: Football's best 40-year-olds

Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice for Al-Nassr, bringing his career total to 923 goals as he turns 40 years old.
Ronaldo has made a club-record 786 appearances for his boyhood club, scoring 307 goals, which is another record.
He is still a regular player for Portugal, demonstrating his ongoing impact in football.
Kazuyoshi Miura, who turns 58 soon, continues to play in Japan's fourth tier, showcasing longevity in the sport.

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The Wrap

40 Celebrities Turning 40 in 2025: Keira Knightley, Issa Rae, Bruno Mars and More

Among the stars turning 40 in 2025 are Oscar-nominated actresses Keira Knightley and Amanda Seyfried, singers Bruno Mars and Janelle Monáe, not to mention former child stars including Frankie Muniz, Michelle Trachtenberg and Raven-Symoné. Join us in wishing these talented people a happy 4-0. Getty Images Issa Rae (Jan. 12) The Emmy-nominated actress and writer created and starred in HBO’s “Insecure.” Her many film credits include “Barbie,” “Ame…

17 days ago·United States

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La Tercera

Four decades of a legend: Cristiano celebrates his birthday with the record of the 1,000 official goals in sight - La Tercera

To talk about Cristiano Ronaldo is to talk about a player as successful as a media player. A machine to make goals and money. A player who doesn’t go unnoticed: for what he does, what he doesn’t do and what he says. He has starred in the fiercest duel of modern football with Lionel Messi (his football nemesis), for almost two decades. Today, they both go through the afterlifes of their respective careers, away from the elite competitions in Euro…

18 days ago·Chile

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El Universo

Cristiano Ronaldo arrived at age 40, and it seems that retiring is not yet in his plans

Cristiano Ronaldo has reached the age of 40, delighting the world of football with his talent since August 14, 2002, when he debuted with Sportin de Lisboa, in a qualifying match of Champions League against Inter Milan.

18 days ago

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The Week

The cult of Cristiano Ronaldo at 40

Men's football megastar Cristiano Ronaldo turns 40 today but shows no signs of slowing down.His age – practically over the hill for a professional footballer – has done nothing to "temper his competitive zeal" or quell his "unrelenting drive" to go down in history as the best player the sport has ever seen, said The Athletic.Despite playing outside Europe at Al-Nassr in the Saudi Pro League, Ronaldo, the highest-paid footballer in the world, is …

18 days ago·Washington, United States

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The Hindu

Ronaldo at 40: What are the records Cristiano Ronaldo has broken?

Shorts News:Ronaldo at 40: What are the records Cristiano Ronaldo has broken?

18 days ago·India

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Sapo

Cristiano Ronaldo. When the King is his birthday

Man and the authorities may lie or cheat, but the numbers, these, never lie and reveal the potential and real value of outsiders. Cristiano Ronaldo reaches the age of 40 with 920 goals scored, which is only possible for a player driven by limitless ambition and fierce discipline over two decades.

18 days ago·Portugal

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