The following sporting stars celebrate their birthday on 25th July
1961: Former Liverpool and Republic of Ireland midfielder Ronnie Whelan is born (celebrates 52nd birthday).
1973: Blackpool striker Kevin Phillips is born (celebrates 40th birthday).
1979: Ali Carter, world top 10 snooker player, is born (celebrates 34th birthday).
1985: Fulham's Colombian striker, Hugo Rodallega is born (celebrates 28th birthday).
1986: Zenit St Petersburg's Brazilian striker Hulk is born (celebrates 27th birthday).
