<p>Donning the iconic jersey No.7, Cristiano Ronaldo refreshed treasured memories when he touched the ball during his second debut for Manchester United at their home ground Old Trafford.&nbsp;</p>

<p>It was a dream return for the Portuguese football star as he scored twice to inspire the team for a 4-1 victory against Newcastle United in front of an exhilarating crowd on Saturday (September 11).&nbsp;</p>

<p>When he sprinted, showing his power and speed, it recalled the sweet memories when the 18-year-old Cristiano Ronaldo made a striking debut for Manchester United in 2003 against Bolton Wanderers at Old Trafford.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>ALSO READ |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cristiano-ronaldo-sneak-peek-into-cr7s-gorgeous-over-the-top-house-after-manchester-united-move-see-pics-412391">Cristiano Ronaldo: Sneak peek into CR7's gorgeous over-the-top house after Manchester United move - see pics</a></strong></p>

<p>Ronaldo managed to set a benchmark during&nbsp;his first match when he was substituted at the place of Nicky Butt in the second half, paving the way to an extraordinary career that the world has witnessed.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Ronaldo had arrived from the Portuguese side Sporting for £12.5m just a few days before his debut and took the No.7 shirt vacated by David Beckham.&nbsp;</p>

<p>He didn't score, but his movement and confidence was enough to tell the world what he can do.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch his debut here:</strong></p>

<div class="ui-state-default" contenteditable="false">
<div class="twitter-block" draggable="false"><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/yZSH1CSAQcg" title="YouTube video player" width="560"></iframe></div>
<a class="close-mark close-div" href="#" id="jqclosemark">×</a></div>

<p>Ronaldo went on to win eight major trophies in six seasons under the watchful eyes of Alex Ferguson, scoring 118 goals along the way during his first term with United.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The 36-year-old Portuguese football star, who left Manchester United for Real Madrid 12 years ago, returned last month on a two-year contract with the option to extend for a further year.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>IN PICS |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/as-cristiano-ronaldo-joins-manchester-united-again-a-look-at-best-moments-from-his-first-stint-at-old-trafford-409044">As Cristiano Ronaldo joins Manchester United again, a look at best moments from his first stint at Old Trafford</a></strong></p>

<div class="ui-state-default" contenteditable="false">
<div class="twitter-block" draggable="false">
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
<p dir="ltr" lang="en">𝙐 𝙉 𝙄 𝙏 𝙀 𝘿 ✊<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MUFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MUFC</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MUNNEW?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MUNNEW</a> <a href="https://t.co/P2yI4ff9MP">pic.twitter.com/P2yI4ff9MP</a></p>
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) <a href="https://twitter.com/ManUtd/status/1436707853910294531?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 11, 2021</a></blockquote>
<script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>
<a class="close-mark close-div" href="#" id="jqclosemark">×</a></div>

<div class="ui-state-default" contenteditable="false">
<div class="twitter-block" draggable="false">
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Iconic. <a href="https://t.co/sL5d54nPFf">pic.twitter.com/sL5d54nPFf</a></p>
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) <a href="https://twitter.com/ManUtd/status/1436694484155310084?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 11, 2021</a></blockquote>
<script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>
<a class="close-mark close-div" href="#" id="jqclosemark">×</a></div>

<p>After United confirmed the transfer, Ronaldo dedicated the move to his mentor Alex Ferguson as he wrote, "Sir Alex, this one is for you". He also mentioned that he is "back" where he belongs.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"This is why I am here. I am not here for a vacation. As I told you, before was good, winning important things and I wore the shirt before many years ago, but I am here to win again," said Ronaldo as quoted by the Man Utd's official website ahead of his second debut.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"I am capable, me and my team-mates. I am ready to go, I am ready to go. It is a good chance for me, for the supporters, for the club, to get one step ahead," he added.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"I am ready and I think I will be a huge thing in the next three or four years," said Ronaldo.&nbsp;</p>


Donning the iconic jersey No.7, Cristiano Ronaldo refreshed treasured memories when he touched the ball during his second debut for Manchester United at their home ground Old Trafford.

Donning the iconic jersey No.7, Cristiano Ronaldo refreshed treasured memories when he touched the ball during his second debut for Manchester United at their home ground Old Trafford. It was a dream return for the Portuguese football star as he scored twice to inspire the team for a 4-1 victory against Newcastle United in front of an exhilarating crowd on Saturday (September 11). When he sprinted, showing his power and speed, it recalled the sweet memories when the 18-year-old Cristiano Ronaldo made a striking debut for Manchester United in 2003 against Bolton Wanderers at Old Trafford. ALSO READ | Cristiano Ronaldo: Sneak peek into CR7's gorgeous over-the-top house after Manchester United move - see pics Ronaldo managed to set a benchmark during his first match when he was substituted at the place of Nicky Butt in the second half, paving the way to an extraordinary career that the world has witnessed. Ronaldo had arrived from the Portuguese side Sporting for £12.5m just a few days before his debut and took the No.7 shirt vacated by David Beckham. He didn't score, but his movement and confidence was enough to tell the world what he can do. Watch his debut here: × Ronaldo went on to win eight major trophies in six seasons under the watchful eyes of Alex Ferguson, scoring 118 goals along the way during his first term with United. The 36-year-old Portuguese football star, who left Manchester United for Real Madrid 12 years ago, returned last month on a two-year contract with the option to extend for a further year. IN PICS | As Cristiano Ronaldo joins Manchester United again, a look at best moments from his first stint at Old Trafford 𝙐 𝙉 𝙄 𝙏 𝙀 𝘿 ✊#MUFC | #MUNNEW pic.twitter.com/P2yI4ff9MP — Manchester United (@ManUtd) September 11, 2021 × Iconic. pic.twitter.com/sL5d54nPFf — Manchester United (@ManUtd) September 11, 2021 × After United confirmed the transfer, Ronaldo dedicated the move to his mentor Alex Ferguson as he wrote, "Sir Alex, this one is for you". He also mentioned that he is "back" where he belongs. "This is why I am here. I am not here for a vacation. As I told you, before was good, winning important things and I wore the shirt before many years ago, but I am here to win again," said Ronaldo as quoted by the Man Utd's official website ahead of his second debut. "I am capable, me and my team-mates. I am ready to go, I am ready to go. It is a good chance for me, for the supporters, for the club, to get one step ahead," he added. "I am ready and I think I will be a huge thing in the next three or four years," said Ronaldo.

Throwback: When Cristiano Ronaldo made Manchester United debut in 2003 against Bolton Wanderers - watch

cristiano-ronaldo-2003

Cristiano Ronaldo 2003, News on Cristiano Ronaldo 2003, stories on Cristiano Ronaldo 2003, articles on Cristiano Ronaldo 2003, Cristiano Ronaldo 2003 stories at Wion, Cristiano Ronaldo 2003 news, Cristiano Ronaldo 2003 latest news

cristiano ronaldo-2003

Throwback: When Cristiano Ronaldo made Manchester United debut in 2003 against Bolton Wanderers - watch