This professional footballer is widely regarded as one of the greatest players of all time. And on Tuesday, the 39-year-old took to his Instagram to share a sweet throwback snap of himself and his mother as he celebrated her 70th birthday. In the throwback snap the footballer, who has won numerous individual accolades throughout his career, can be seen sporting a green-and-white striped football shirt.
![[It's none other than Cristiano Ronaldo! The 39-year-old Portuguese professional footballer shared with his followers a sweet snap of himself and his mother now alongside the throwback]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/12/31/15/93618471-14239317-It_s_none_other_than_Cristiano_Ronaldo_The_39_year_old_Portugues-a-69_1735657672714.jpg)
The star looks almost unrecognisable as his younger self sports curly hair in the snap instead of his now short signature haircut. Meanwhile, his mother cut a stylish figure in a white lace embroidered top and beige tailored trousers. But can you guess who he is?.
![[He captioned the sweet snaps with: 'Happy Birthday, Mother ! Thank you for inspiring me everyday and for your unconditional support. I love you! ❤️']](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/12/31/15/93619615-14239317-image-a-73_1735657716985.jpg)
This professional footballer took to his Instagram to share a sweet throwback snap of himself and his mother as he celebrated her 70th birthday - but can you guess who he is?. It's none other than Cristiano Ronaldo! The 39-year-old Portuguese professional footballer shared with his followers a sweet snap of himself and his mother now alongside the throwback.
![[Last year for her 69th birthday, Cristiano surprised his mother Dolores Aveiro with a brand new Porsche Cayenne, which is valued at around £100,000]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/12/31/15/79500371-14239317-Cristiano_Ronaldo_gifted_his_mother_Dolores_Aveiro_a_new_Porsche-a-74_1735657792613.jpg)
He captioned the sweet snaps with: 'Happy Birthday, Mother ! Thank you for inspiring me everyday and for your unconditional support. I love you! ❤️'. It's none other than Cristiano Ronaldo!. The Portuguese professional footballer plays as a forward for and captains both the Saudi Pro League club Al Nassr and the Portugal national team.
![[Dolores was shown to her new Porsche by Cristiano's son, Cristiano Ronaldo Jr (right)]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/12/31/15/79500189-14239317-Dolores_was_shown_to_her_new_Porsche_by_Ronaldo_s_son_Cristiano_-a-75_1735657846330.jpg)
