Happy birthday! Ronaldo turns 49 today

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The iconic and legendary footballer turns 49 on Thursday, Sep. 18, 2025.
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Ronaldo is celebrating his 49th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed footballers of his generation.

Popular footballer Ronaldo has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 49th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Ronaldo, a cultural icon

Born Ronaldo Luís Nazário de Lima in Rio de Janeiro on September 18, 1976, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in Brazilian history. Ronaldo's not just a great footballer, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Ronaldo hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Ronaldo as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 49.

Happy Birthday, Ronaldo, you're the best!

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