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  • Cristiano Ronaldo lauds 'great team effort' after scoring on return as Man United see off Sheriff

Cristiano Ronaldo lauds 'great team effort' after scoring on return as Man United see off Sheriff

Cristiano Ronaldo marked his return to the Manchester United squad with a goal as the Red Devils beat FC Sheriff at Old Trafford to ensure their battle for top spot in Europa League Group E will go to the final matchday.

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Sunita Iyer
Published : Oct 28 2022, 12:26 PM IST | Updated : Oct 28 2022, 01:15 PM IST
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A week ago, legendary striker Cristiano Ronaldo's place in the Manchester United squad was uncertain. However, on Thursday night, in their Europa League clash against FC Sheriff, the Portuguese talisman made a strong comeback and scored his 701st club career goal in the team's 3-0 win at Old Trafford. There's no doubt that it must have felt a lot better than where he was a week before, although the five-time Ballon d'Or winner does not think the second division of European football competition is worthy of his brilliance. 

Also read: UEL 2022-23: 'Seeing Ronaldo get his goal was great' - Ten Hag after United's Sheriff rout

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The last time Ronaldo was at the Theatre of Dreams, he sparked a massive controversy after refusing to be substituted and storming down the tunnel before the final whistle in Manchester United's 2-0 Premier League win against Tottenham Hotspur. Manager Erik ten Hag axed the Portuguese icon from the first team for their trip to Chelsea last week. But on Thursday, the 37-year-old legend was back in action. This time, after the Red Devils registered a win, thanks to goals from Diogo Dalot and Marcus Rashford also, the iconic striker was among his teammates celebrating their advancement to the Europa League knockout rounds rather than freshly showered, changed, and halfway home.

Also read: SEXY Pictures: 10 times Cristiano Ronaldo's partner Georgina Rodriguez flaunted her curves in gym wear

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Ronaldo took to Instagram to cherish his goal against Sheriff and posted a picture of himself doing his new 'sleeping' celebration. "Great team effort and a good victory. We stand together. Let's go, United! 💪🏽🙏🏽," wrote the Portugal legend. CR7 fans flooded the post with comments, and most people lauded the greatest forward of all time.

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United boss Erik ten Hag has also expressed confidence that Ronaldo will score more goals for the club. "Seeing Ronaldo get his goal was great. He created, the team created for him and we know he has the capability to finish. He needed a goal and now I'm confident there will be more goals," the Dutchman said.

Also read: Young fan puts Chelsea players under spotlight to settle Ronaldo vs Messi debate; video goes viral

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United still has more at stake when they travel to Real Sociedad the following week than just pride. Whoever wins Group E advances to the round of 16 without having to face a team from the Champions League that has been eliminated in February.

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Ten Hag and his team could do without an additional two-game tie because of their busy schedule, but that can only be guaranteed by winning in San Sebastian by at least two goals. As for Ronaldo, it remains to be seen if the United boss continues to give him more game time to make the most of his time at Old Trafford, given a possible exit in January could be on the cards.

Also read: Cristiano Ronaldo vs Lionel Messi: Bayern Munich's Jamal Musiala chooses between the two G.O.A.T.s

About the Author

Sunita Iyer
Sunita Iyer
A journalist by trade, a wanderer by heart, and a die-hard Gooner by soul. A journalist and content wizard with 20 years of scribbling across newsrooms like DNA, CNBC TV18, Times Now, and even the political corridors with BJP leader Rajeev Chandrasekhar, she’s covered everything from geopolitics to goalposts. An unapologetic Arsenal fan, Sunita is your go-to if you’re looking for wisdom, wit, or just someone to argue why Thierry Henry is the GOAT. First love? Test cricket. Forever love? The art of travel, music that stirs the soul, and books that open new worlds. Her mantra? Nothing is impossible; everything is IM-possible.
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