Soccer legend Cristiano Ronaldo returned to Manchester United and Old Trafford Saturday, facing Newcastle United in a Premier League fixture.
Let's say his return has been a success so far.
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Ronaldo signed a two-year deal to return to the club in August. He played for the club from 2003 to 2009, winning eight major trophies and establishing himself as a megastar of international soccer.
Saturday, he got the start for United, and fans were excited to see No. 7 return after 18 years.
18 years after his first Man United debut, Cristiano Ronaldo STARTS against Newcastle! 🙌 pic.twitter.com/db8I0Z6Tya
— ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) September 11, 2021
Guess who's back? 📸 pic.twitter.com/Cid72Jloel
— ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) September 11, 2021
Ronaldo soon made an impact in his first start, scoring a tap-in goal for United in the 46th minute and putting in a second goal early in the second half.
IT DIDN'T TAKE LONG!@Cristiano is BACK. #MUFC pic.twitter.com/k3laVNuStA
— NBC Sports Soccer (@NBCSportsSoccer) September 11, 2021
Ronaldo tap-in for first United goal in 12 years pic.twitter.com/iPJ5WCfwSt
— Rob Harris (@RobHarris) September 11, 2021
RONALDO x2!#MUFC pic.twitter.com/KE2Jp6lV5l
— NBC Sports Soccer (@NBCSportsSoccer) September 11, 2021