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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Lawrence Ostlere

EXPLAINED: Cristiano ronaldo remains prolific at 40 so will he break 1 000 goal barrier | Rare Historical Photos

Cristiano Ronaldo turned 40 on Wednesday and celebrated in traditional style with some deep muscle therapy.

The Instagram photo, showing Ronaldo with his thumbs up and his legs wrapped in Cryosport treatment bags, was posted alongside laughing emojis, but it was almost certainly how he chose to spend his milestone birthday and it offered a reminder of just how dedicated Ronaldo has been, and remains, to his career.

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