Stars' day: CR7, Neymar and Tévez mark birthdays this Thursday | OneFootball

February 5 could be renamed “the day of the stars.” This Thursday, Cristiano Ronaldo, Neymar, and Carlitos Tévez celebrate their birthdays and mark another year of life. The Portuguese turns 41; the Brazilian turns 34; and finally, the former Corinthians athlete reaches 42.

World Cup Dream

At 34 years old, Neymar plays for Santos and is approaching the final stretch of his career, having faced four injuries over the last season, each requiring nearly a month of recovery. In March, he suffered an edema in his left thigh; in April, an injury to the semimembranosus muscle, also in the left thigh; in September, he sustained a rectus femoris injury in the right thigh; and, towards the end of the Brasileirão, he played with discomfort in the meniscus of his left knee.

Even so, he managed to be decisive in the national competition, saving Santos from relegation. His performance in the final stretch strengthened his dream of playing in the 2026 World Cup. Neymar has left the final decision on his call-up in the hands of coach Carlo Ancelotti. For the number 10, the World Cup is no longer just a wish—it has become a personal mission.

Unstoppable CR7

Now in the Arab world, CR7 has made history wherever he has gone: discovered by Sporting and treated as a national idol, the player transferred to Manchester United in 2003 and, with the Red Devils, won nine titles—including three Premier League trophies and a Champions League (2008).

After his successful stint in English football, Cristiano Ronaldo moved to Real Madrid for what was then a record fee of 94 million euros. With the Merengues, the Portuguese cemented his name among the greats of world sport: four Champions League trophies, three Club World Cups, and the record as the top scorer in the Spanish club’s history (451 goals).

Afterwards, he continued scoring goals for Juventus (Italy) and Manchester United, but without achieving the same level of titles. Now, at Al-Nassr, his goal is to be in top physical shape for the 2026 World Cup and to reach his 1,000th career goal.

Idol of the Fiel

Finally, Carlitos Tévez will blow out the candles for his 42nd birthday as he tries to establish himself as a coach. The striker, who played for Corinthians in 2005 and 2006, is still remembered by the Fiel fans.

Having played for other major clubs in world football, such as West Ham, Manchester United, Manchester City and Juventus, the former striker, like his birthday peers, is also marked as one of the best of his generation. Now, he manages Talleres in Argentina, after stints as coach of Rosario Central and Independiente.

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