Ronaldo a “happy man” ahead of Old Trafford return despite off-field distractions
By Reuters
23 October 2018 |
9:16 am
Cristiano Ronaldo is set to return to former club Manchester United as Juventus travel to Old Trafford, England, UK for a crunch Group H clash on Tuesday (October 23).
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