Cristiano Ronaldo's Boyhood Club Celebrates Him On His 37th Birthday

• Ronaldo has continued to be celebrated back home in Madeira as his boyhood club CD Nacional continues to show him nothing but love
• The Man United star clocked 37 on Saturday, February 5, and CD Nacional were among those who celebrated him
• The training ground walls of the club carry Ronaldo quotes as the club has made him a lifetime member

Cristiano Ronaldo turned 37 on Saturday, February 5, but the club he left as a boy CD Nacional still celebrates him till this very moment, Sky Sports reports.

Ronaldo started his professional career with CD Nacional

Located in Funchal on the Madeira Island, CD Nacional was where it all started for Cristiano Ronaldo as against popular belief that CR7's rise started in Sporting CP.

Ronaldo had begun his professional debut at Nacional before moving to Sporting CP in 1997 where he excelled and took his first step towards greatness by joining Man United.

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But several years after his exit from the club, CD Nacional have continued to celebrate him.

The training ground walls of the club carry Ronaldo quotes. "This is where it all started in my career," reads one.

Another one read, "It gives me pleasure and pride that my name is associated with the academy of CD Nacional."

According to a report on Sky Sports, the club's complex has been named after him.

Just last year, Cristiano Ronaldo was named a lifetime member of his childhood club.

CR7's museum is also located in Funchal, Madeira, as well as his hotel and an airport named after him.

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Sports Brief earlier reported that Cristiano Ronaldo, one of the greatest footballers of all time, has celebrated his 37th birthday in grand style with his lovely wife Georgina Rodriguez beside him.

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The five-time world footballer of the year turned 37 on Saturday, February 5, 2022, and was showered with goodwill messages from fans across the world.

In a response on Twitter to the messages he received, the Portugal captain, showed gratitude as he hopes to give his all to his fans.

Cristiano Ronaldo returned to England last summer after ending his stay with Juventus in the Italian Serie A.