Manchester United fans rush to buy Cristiano Ronaldo shirts
By AFP
04 September 2021 |
2:45 pm
Manchester United fans rush to snap up shirts with Cristiano Ronaldo's iconic number seven, that he will wear again after Edinson Cavani agreed to give it up. The Portuguese player rejoined United from Juventus last week, and is set to make his second debut in the Premier League match against Newcastle on September 11.
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