In case you didn’t know…
A young Ronaldo starred for Sporting Lisbon against Manchester United in a pre-season friendly in the summer of 2003. Ronaldo showcased his potential to the whole world after performing magnificently in the Protuguese outfit’s 3-1 victory over the Red Devils.
Despite failing to score, Ronaldo’s superb display caught the eye of then-Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson, who wasted no time in brining the Portuguese to Old Trafford.
The heart of the matter
In a recent interview with DAZN, Ronaldo joked about what could have happened if he had scored against Manchester United in that pre-season friendly. He said,
The current Juventus star also revealed how he has evolved as a player over the years.
What’s next?
Ronaldo’s current employers Juventus will take on Atlético Madrid in their last pre-season friendly on Saturday.
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