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Ronaldo thanks Manchester United fans for Old Trafford welcome

Cristiano Ronaldo and Juventus silenced Old Trafford, but the Manchester United fans still gave the five-time Ballon d'Or winner an ovation.

Sacha Pisani
24 October, 2018 09:45 IST

Former Manchester United star Cristiano Ronaldo   -  Getty Images

Sacha Pisani
24 October, 2018 09:45 IST

Cristiano Ronaldo expressed his thanks to Manchester United's supporters after receiving a warm welcome upon his return to the club on Tuesday.

Former United star Ronaldo was back in Manchester as Juventus outclassed the Red Devils 1-0 in the Champions League.

Ronaldo and Juventus silenced the home crowd, but the United fans still gave the five-time Ballon d'Or winner an ovation post-match.

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And, it was appreciated by Ronaldo, who won three Premier League titles and the Champions League among other trophies in six years before moving to Real Madrid in 2009.

 

Juve's victory saw Ronaldo and his teammates make it three wins from as many matches in Group H to sit five points clear of United.

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