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REVEALED: How Ronaldo Demanded No.7 Shirt From Cavani – Solskjaer Reveals
Manchester United manager, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, has revealed that it was Cristiano Ronaldo who phoned Edinson Cavani and asked about wearing the no.7 shirt on his return to the club.
Cavani has been wearing the shirt which Ronaldo wore during his first spell.
However, following the 36-year-old’s arrival from Juventus, he spoke with Cavani and asked to take it back.
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Cavani will now wear the no. 21 shirt which became vacant after Daniel James joined Leeds United.
Solskjaer said: “It’s one of these things that Edison has been remarkable, played really, really well last season. Cristiano rang Edinson and they spoke with each other.
“To pass up his shirt, it just shows the respect he’s got for Cristiano but also Cristiano speaking to Edinson shows the respect the other way. Two top, top professionals and players and human beings.”
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Cristiano Ronaldo Return: Man United Match Against Aston Villa Rescheduled
The English Premier League match between Manchester United and Aston Villa has been rescheduled.
Anaedoonline.ng understands the game scheduled to hold on September 25, was rescheduled to avoid significant crowd, traffic and operational issues locally.
It was reported that a Courteeners concert will hold at Lancashire Cricket Club on the same day with the EPL games.
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United versus Villa match which was supposed to be played at Old Trafford at 5pm has now been moved forward to 12.30 pm.
Anaedoonline.ng understands that United vs Villa match clashes with Manchester City vs Aston Villa.
The Red Devils in an official statement on Thursday, appealed to fans of the club for any inconvenience caused.
The statement reads: “This request was supported by Greater Manchester Police and TfGM to avoid significant crowd, traffic and operational issues locally.
“We regret any disruption that this may cause around our supporters’ plans for the day.”
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In another news, FIFA placed ban on eight English Premier League players.
Anaedoonline.ng reports that as a result of the ban, star players from Manchester City, Leeds, Liverpool, Chelsea and Manchester United will not participate in this weekend’s matches
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LATEST: Why Ronaldo Left Juventus For Man United – Buffon Opens Up
Legendary goalkeeper, Gianluigi Buffon, has reacted to the departure of Cristiano Ronaldo from Juventus.
Buffon and Ronaldo were teammates at Juventus and the Italian veteran goalkeeper appreciates why the superstar forward wanted a new challenge.
Buffon said that Ronaldo “rightly thinks about himself a lot”, adding that he understands why the legendary forward sought a return to Manchester United.
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The Portugal captain has faced a lot of criticisms over his decision to depart Italian football after three seasons that failed to deliver Champions League glory.
Buffon said he has no issue with an all-time great dictating where and when he does things.
Buffon told Radio anch’io Sport: “I don’t think the fans should be surprised. He has the reputation of a great professional who rightly thinks about himself a lot.
“In these three years he has contributed with great performances and scored many goals. I don’t see anything illogical in his choice to leave, he thought a lot about it.
“Juve are in a transition period, I don’t know if it’s generational or the skeleton. You pay a bit when these things happen.
“When you have a coach like [Massmiliano] Allegri, maybe you don’t reach the target, but you get close to it.”
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The Portugal International completed a return to Old Trafford where he spent six years during his early playing days and departed to Real Madrid twelve years ago.
Ronaldo is expected to make his second debut for Manchester United on Saturday against Newcastle United or he will wait until Tuesday when the Red Devils travel to Switzerland for a Champions League group stage tie against Young Boys.
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EPL: Cristiano Ronaldo Breaks Shirt Sales Record In 24 Hours
Cristiano Ronaldo’s jersey has become the biggest selling ever in a 24-hours period on the online shop run by Fanatics.
This is just in a matter of hours after the No.7 shirt went on sale and Manchester United have had the biggest day of online sales ever on a single sports merchandise site outside of North America.
Following Ronaldo’s return to Old Trafford, there was one question mark over the shirt number the forward would wear.
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Before his return, the shirt was occupied by Uruguayan international, Edinson Cavani and it was unclear if the South American would be willing to give it up or if the league management would provide special dispensation for Manchester United to switch numbers.
The Premier League, however, granted United’s special request and Ronaldo was granted his wish.
The club has since heavily promoted the no.7 shirt with fans queuing outside Old Trafford to get their hands on a shirt with Ronaldo’s name on the back.
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EPL: Solskjaer Reveals The Only Club To Stop Manchester United From Winning The Premier League
Manchester United manager, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has rated Chelsea as their biggest rivals for the title this season, ahead of Liverpool and Manchester City, according to the UK Sun.
Solskjaer is desperate to lead the Red Devils to league success for the first time since 2011.
In a bid to win the league, United have added Cristiano Ronaldo, Jadon Sancho and Raphael Varane this summer.
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Solskjaer’s men finished second last campaign, 12 points behind champions, City.
So far, in the 2021/2022 season, they have taken seven points from their first three games.
Even at this early stage, it appears as though United, City, Chelsea and Liverpool, are a level above the rest.
But Solskjaer privately fears Thomas Tuchel’s team more than City and Liverpool.
Under Tuchel, the Blues reached the FA Cup final and won the Champions League.
Chelsea have bolstered their squad with Romelu Lukaku and secured a loan deal for Atletico Madrid midfielder Saul Niguez.
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Solskjaer is confident his United team can end the wait for a title, but is wary of Chelsea.
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REVEALED: How Cristiano Ronaldo Arrived Manchester For The Second Stint
International goal record-breaker, Cristiano Ronaldo has arrived in Manchester days after agreeing to a two-year contract with the option to extend for another year with Manchester United.
The Portuguese forward who joined the club from Serie A side Juventus arrived at a private terminal at Manchester Airport and was welcomed by the club’s technical director, Darren Fletcher.
The 36-year-old was released early from the Portugal squad after picking up a suspension for celebrating his stoppage-time winner in a 2-1 World Cup qualifying win over the Republic of Ireland.
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It was the second of two goals that saw the forward create a new world record for international goals scored (111).
Ronaldo, who will once again wear the iconic No 7 shirt, is expected to feature for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side in the Premier League clash against Newcastle United at Old Trafford on Saturday, September 11.
He has also been included in Manchester United’s 25-man Champions League squad, with the first game against Swiss side Young Boys on Tuesday, September 14.
Ronaldo has expressed his delight to be back “home” at United and is hungry to create more history with the club.
The five-time Ballon d’Or winner’s return to Old Trafford was made official on Tuesday morning, as he signed a two-year deal with the option to extend for a further year.
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Ronaldo scored a total of 551 club goals across spells at Real Madrid and Juventus after leaving United in 2009, and in an interview with the club, the 36-year-old said it is now the right moment for him to return.
Ronaldo told the official Manchester United website, “I have a fantastic history with this amazing club. I was there at 18 years old and of course, I’m so happy to be back home after 12 years. So I’m really glad and looking forward to starting my first game.
“I think it’s the best decision that I have made. It’s right on point in my opinion.
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“I moved from Juve now to Manchester, it’s a new chapter, I’m so happy and glad, and I want to carry on again, to make history, to try to help Manchester achieve great results, to win trophies and number one of them, to win great things.”
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Manchester United Decision Made Me Sad And Upset – Cavani
Manchester United striker, Edinson Cavani, has said he is “sad and upset” over the club’s decision to prevent him from representing Uruguay during this international break.
The 34-year-old was one of 50 players affected by the Premier League’s decision not to allow players travel to countries on the UK’s COVID-19 travel red list.
Cavani has now admitted he is not happy by the ruling, but respects the decision.
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“We’re exposed to decisions that are made in the organizations of certain tournaments and leagues and either of the two decisions is detrimental to us.
“We do not get rich with the national team. We have a commitment to ourselves and a moral commitment to defend our country.
“We make wealth by wearing the national team’s jersey,” Cavani told AUFTV, via El Observador, translated by Sport Witness.
This comes amid United’s decision to strip him of the no 7 shirt and hand it over to the returning Cristiano Ronaldo.
Cavani will now wear the no. 21 which he wears for Uruguay for the rest of this season.
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Cristiano Ronaldo Is The ‘Greatest Player’ In Football History – Maguire
Cristiano Ronaldo has been named the “greatest player” in the history of football by his new Manchester United team-mate Harry Maguire.
The 36-year-old who has won the Ballon d’Or five times already, made a sensational return to Old Trafford after 12 years.
Maguire is optimistic that Ronaldo will have an influence both on and off the pitch, as the Red Devils fight for trophies this season.
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“Yeah, of course, it’s amazing. Obviously, I’m away with England at the moment so my focus is on the game tomorrow but for him to sign back for the club and, for me, he is the greatest player to play the game.
“It’s amazing to have him at the club and I’m sure he’s going to have a huge impact on and off the field, and many players can look and learn and improve, and then, obviously, it’s going to improve our team as well with his goalscoring record.
“So it’s amazing to have him in the club and I’m looking forward to meeting him in a few days,” Maguire said at a press conference ahead of England’s hat-trick of World Cup qualifiers this month.
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EPL: Man Utd To Use Ronaldo To Lure Haaland To Old Trafford Next Year
Manchester United will push to sign Borussia Dortmund striker, Erling Haaland, despite signing Cristiano Ronaldo this summer.
The Red Devils believe Ronaldo could help convince him to join.
Ronaldo returns to Old Trafford on a two-year contract, 12 years after he left for Real Madrid.
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However, United are already looking ahead to next summer and will battle some of Europe’s big teams for Haaland.
The Norwegian has a £68million release clause that becomes active at the end of this season.
ESPN reports that United believe they have the resources to win the race for Haaland and feel the return of Ronaldo to Old Trafford also strengthens their hand.
Haaland is a massive fan of the five-time Ballon d’Or winner and has huge admiration for him.
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