Cristiano Ronaldo Surprised With Special Cake for 40th Goal in 2023

By: Sandipan Ghosh Image credit: X

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[{"selector":"#anim-aba6855c-bf3e-4d21-a070-4ebdc6407301 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(46.131611014365355%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] In the celebration of Ronaldo's record-breaking 40 goals in 2023, Al-Nassr teammates brought a special cake for their captain.

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Cristiano Ronaldo Surprised With Special Cake for 40th Goal in 2023

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