[시사신문 / 이근우 기자] Cristiano Ronaldo (36, Manchester United) scored as soon as he returned.
Ronaldo scored a multi-goal in the match against Newcastle United in the fourth round of the English Premier League for the 2021-22 season held at Old Trafford, Manchester, England on the 11th (Korean time), leading to a 4-1 victory.
Ronaldo, who moved to Manchester United from Sporting in the summer of 2003, recorded 118 goals and 69 assists in 292 games until 2009, establishing a foothold as a global superstar. Afterwards, he returned to Manchester United after only going through prestigious European clubs such as Real Madrid (Spain) and Juventus (Italy).
In this match, Ronaldo was cheered by Manchester United fans. As expected, Ronaldo scored the opening goal before returning with a light shot again after Mason Greenwood’s shot was blocked by the keeper in 2 minutes of extra time.
Newcastle made up for a goal with a goal from Javier Mankilo in the 11th minute of the second half, but 6 minutes later, Ronaldo received a pass from Luke Shaw and took the lead again with a left footed shot, and then opened a ‘heavy celebration’. Afterwards, United won 4-1 with goals from Bruno Fernandes and Jesse Lingard.
Ronaldo was named ‘KING OF THE MATCH’ for his goal before returning to Manchester United. The opening goal and a goal to lead again gave Manchester United a victory.
“I came here to help the team,” Ronaldo said after the match. There are 11 players on the pitch, but there are good players on the bench as well. It’s a really great team. Mental strength is also great. Fantastic players, great coaching staff and team. We have to work hard and aim for the EPL and the Champions League,” he said.
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