Cristiano Ronaldo is receiving countless messages from fans, former teammates and of course, Real Madrid on his 40th birthday.

This Wednesday, February 5, marks a milestone for Cristiano Ronaldo, who turns 40 years old. The five-time Ballon d’Or winner The post Real Madrid sends a nice message to Cristiano Ronaldo first appeared on Africa Top Sports.

Spanish La Liga outfit Real Madrid has melted the hearts of several fans with their touching birthday tribute to Portuguese forward Cristiano Ronaldo, who turns 40.

Following their criticism of refereeing decisions in Saturday's loss to Espanyol, Madrid have communicated that they will not be present.

Real Madrid formally complained of refereeing mistakes to the Spanish Football Federation and the country's top sports authority on Monday. The letter was sent two days after Madrid felt it was hurt by refereeing mistakes in a 1-0 loss at Espanyol in La Liga.

With a trip to the Copa del Rey semifinals on the line, an injury-plagued Real Madrid must take on Leganes at the Estadio Municipal de Butarque. Just last week, Real Madrid were riding the high of a five-game winning streak in which they scored 20 goals across all competitions.

Short-handed Real Madrid kicks off its Copa del Rey tournament Tuesday away from home against Leganés in the quarterfinal round.

Real Madrid will be without forward Kylian Mbappe and midfielder Jude Bellingham for Wednesday's Copa del Rey quarter-final at Leganes, manager Carlo Ancelotti said on the eve of the match.