Zidane, Figo and other football legends hail Cristiano Ronaldo as he celebrates 41st Birthday

Football greats Eusébio, Zinedine Zidane and Luís Figo have paid glowing tributes to Cristiano Ronaldo as the Portuguese icon marks his 41st birthday, celebrating a career widely regarded as one of the greatest in the history of the sport.

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Ronaldo, fondly known as CR7, continues to command admiration from past and present stars for his extraordinary talent, longevity and relentless drive for success.

Legendary Benfica forward Eusébio once described Ronaldo as a player with “magic in his boots,” a statement that reflects the forward’s ability to consistently deliver moments of brilliance on the pitch.

Former Real Madrid and France midfielder Zinedine Zidane, who coached Ronaldo during a trophy-laden spell at the Santiago Bernabéu, famously remarked that having Ronaldo on your team meant you were “already 1-0 up.”

Eusebio: "Cristiano has magic in his boots."

Zidane: "When you play with Ronaldo on your team, you are already 1-0 up."

Figo: "There are some things Ronaldo can do with a football that makes me touch my head and wonder how on earth he did it."

Happy 41st birthday, CR7! 🇵🇹❤️✨ pic.twitter.com/c2s6yMYRwK

— EuroFoot (@eurofootcom) February 5, 2026

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Another Portuguese great, Luís Figo, also expressed his amazement at Ronaldo’s skill, admitting that some of the things he does with a football leave him wondering “how on earth he did it.”

As Ronaldo turns 41, the tributes highlight a career that spans more than two decades at the highest level. The former Sporting CP, Manchester United, Real Madrid and Juventus star has won multiple league titles, UEFA Champions League trophies and Ballon d’Or awards, while also leading Portugal to international glory.