, Feb. 5 -- Cristiano Ronaldo, the world's all-time leading goal scorer, celebrates his 41st birthday today on Thursday, as much a global brand as a football icon.

Beyond league titles, Ballon d'Ors, and Champions League triumphs, Ronaldo has crafted a self-sustaining commercial empire that could thrive even after he retires.

His CR7 brand spans footwear, apparel, fragrances, gyms, and hotels. Partnerships include CR7 Crunch Fitness in Portugal and Spain, CR7 Pestana hotels across Madeira, Lisbon, Madrid, Marrakech, and New York, and a fragrance line with Eden Parfums.

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