Ronaldo at Manchester United (Football Song)
In August 2003 Manchester United paid Sporting a record fee for a teenager. The 18-year-old from Madeira asked for the number 28, and Sir Alex Ferguson handed him the 7 instead, the shirt of George Best, Eric Cantona and David Beckham. Over six seasons he grew into it: a standing ovation on his debut against Bolton, a year of boos after the 2006 World Cup wink, the PFA double, three league titles in a row, a 40-yard strike in Porto and a world-record move to Real Madrid in 2009. The song is part two of the Ronaldo story, a driving cinematic pop anthem on strummed guitar and piano, with rap verses that tell the six years and a chorus built on the night he was given the number: Man United made Ronaldo.
Ronaldo at Manchester United Lyrics
Man United made Ronaldo, one stepover at a time. They gave the boy the 7 (yeah-eh-yeah). They gave the boy the 7 (yeah-eh-yeah). 18 in the shirt that Beckham left behind. 12 million for a teenager, the dearest England ever paid. Asked for 28, the gaffer told him 7, and it stayed. Best wore it, Cantona, Beckham, now the kid was on parade. Off the bench against Bolton, and the whole place stood to praise. Man United made Ronaldo, one stepover at a time. They gave the boy the 7 (yeah-eh-yeah). They gave the boy the 7 (yeah-eh-yeah). 18 in the shirt that Beckham left behind. One wink in Germany, and every English stand had found its villain, loud and clear. Booed all season, home and away, so he gave them something to hear. Players' Player, Young Player, both at once, the first in 30 years. 40 yards in Porto, and the villain disappeared. 3 titles in a row, and the 7 meant so much more. 118 goals in the shirt the legends wore. 80 million to Madrid, a fee the game had never seen before. Pack the 7, Ronaldo, Madrid is knocking at the door. Man United made Ronaldo, one stepover at a time. They gave the boy the 7 (yeah-eh-yeah). They gave the boy the 7 (yeah-eh-yeah). 18 in the shirt that Beckham left behind. Man United made Ronaldo, one stepover at a time. They gave the boy the 7 (yeah-eh-yeah). They gave the boy the 7 (yeah-eh-yeah). 18 in the shirt that Beckham left behind.
Why did Cristiano Ronaldo wear number 7 at Manchester United?
Sir Alex Ferguson gave it to him. Ronaldo asked for 28, the number he wore at Sporting, but Ferguson told him he would wear the 7, left vacant when David Beckham joined Real Madrid in 2003 and previously worn by George Best and Eric Cantona.
How much did Manchester United pay for Ronaldo?
About £12.24 million, completed on 12 August 2003, which made him the most expensive teenager in English football history at the time. He made his debut four days later as a second-half substitute in a 4-0 win over Bolton Wanderers.
Why was Ronaldo booed in England?
During the 2006 World Cup quarter-final between England and Portugal, Wayne Rooney was sent off and cameras caught Ronaldo winking toward the Portugal bench. He was booed throughout the 2006-07 season, which he finished by winning both PFA Player of the Year and PFA Young Player of the Year.
How many goals did Ronaldo score in his first spell at Manchester United?
118 goals in 292 appearances between 2003 and 2009. He won nine trophies, including three straight Premier League titles, the Champions League, the FA Cup, two League Cups and the Club World Cup.
How much did Real Madrid pay for Ronaldo in 2009?
£80 million, a world-record fee at the time. The deal was agreed in June 2009 and he was presented at the Bernabéu in front of about 80,000 fans on 6 July 2009.
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