Cristiano Ronaldo has branched out into the world of “action movies”, with the Portuguese superstar revealing his new career move.

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  • All-time great is still going strong at 40
  • Continues to expand his business empire
  • Two films ready, with another on the way
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  • WHAT HAPPENED?

    At 40 years of age, the legendary frontman is beginning to draw up plans for when his playing career comes to a close. There is no sign of that happening any time soon, with the all-time great still plundering goals for Portugal and Saudi Pro League side Al-Nassr.

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    DID YOU KNOW?

    Ronaldo does, however, have a vast business empire away from football. He has also built up a record-shattering following on social media – with his toe being dipped into video production after launching the UR Cristiano YouTube channel.

  • THE GOSSIP

    The former Real Madrid and Manchester United forward has now gone one step further by teaming up with filmmaker Matthew Vaughn – who has previously worked on Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels, X Men: First Class and the Kingsman series.

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  • WHAT CRISTIANO RONALDO SAID

    Ronaldo has said: “This is an exciting chapter for me, as I look ahead to new ventures in business.”

    Vaughn added: “Cristiano has created stories on the pitch that I could never have written, and I look forward to creating inspiring movies with him – he’s a real-life superhero.”

    Ronaldo and Vaughn are said to be “disruptive champions at their game and will now combine the world of sport and storytelling through the launch of UR-MARV, an independent joint venture film studio embracing innovative technology, with a nod to tradition.”