"I'm still very young, I have so many plans and dreams ahead, but mark my words - I'll be the owner of a big club, for sure," Ronaldo promised during the Globe Soccer Awards ceremony. Away from the pitch,

“He’s a true example.” As he celebrated his birthday yesterday, Ronaldo appears determined to prove that life begins at 40. He still doesn’t lack any confidence either. “I think I’m the most complete player to have existed,” he said on Spanish TV on Monday. “In my opinion, I think it’s me. I do everything well in football.

Portuguese soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo, captain of both the Saudi Pro League club Al Nassr and the Portugal national team, turned 40 on. Here's a look back at his career through the years.