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Cristiano Ronaldo's Manchester United career

Christiano Ronaldo makes his debut in front of the home fans during the game against Bolton Wanderers at Old Trafford in Manchester 16 August 2003. Manchester United won the game 4-0. Photo: AFP, Getty Images
Ronaldo scores his first goal for Manchester United with a free kick in a 3-0 win over Portsmouth on 1 November 2003. Photo: Alex Livesey, Getty Images
Cristiano Ronaldo of United holds off Mortiz Volz of Fulham at Old Trafford in October 2003. Photo: Ben Radford, Getty Images
Ronaldo holds his leg after a challenge from Graham Stuart of Charlton at The Valley, London in September 2003. Photo: AFP, Getty Images
Ronaldo gets a shot past Liverpool's Xabi Alonso at Old Trafford in September 2004. Photo: AFP, Getty Images
Ronaldo signs autographs with fans prior to the the Barclays Premiership match between Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur at Old Trafford on October 22, 2005. Photo: Alex Livesey, Getty Images
Ronaldo (C) celebrates scoring against Millwall with teammates Roy Keane (L) and Wes Brown during their FA Cup Final football match in May 2004. Photo: AFP, Getty Images
Cristian Ronaldo celebrates victory over Millwall in the 123rd FA Cup Final with Ruud Van Nistleroy at The Millennium Stadium in May 22, 2004. Photo: Mike Hewitt, Getty Images
Ronaldo was criticised by manager Gareth Southgate for diving in a match against Middlesbrough in December 2006. Photo: Matthew Peters, Getty Images
Ronaldo receives the Premiership player of the month award before the English Premiership football match against Aston Villa at Old Trafford in Manchester, north-west England, 13 January 2007. Photo: AFP, Getty Images
Accused of diving against Tottenham Hotspur Ronaldo scores a penalty during the game at White Hart Lane in February, 2007. Photo: Phil Cole, Getty Images
Ronaldo scores his first hat trick for Manchester United in a 6-0 win against Newcastle United at Old Trafford on 12 January 2008. Photo: Clive Brunskill, Getty Images
For the first time in his Manchester United career Ronaldo captains the team against Bolton, scoring both goals in the 2-0 victory in March 2008. Photo: Alex Livesey, Getty Images
Ronaldo scores past Bolton Wanderers' Oman goalkeeper in the 2-0 win over Bolton in March 2008. Photo: AFP, Getty Images
Ronaldo scores the opening goal of the 2007/08 Champions League final against Chelsea in May. Photo: Michael Steele, Getty Images
Ronaldo sees his penalty kick saved by Petr Cech of Chelsea in the shoot-out during the Champions League Final. Photo: Jamie McDonald, Getty Images
Ronaldo reacts after his penalty miss against Chelsea in the Champions League final. Photo: Shaun Botterill, Getty Images
Cristiano Ronaldo of Manchester United holds the trophy after Manchester United emerged victorious 6-5 on penalties. Photo: Alex Livesey, Getty Images
Cristiano Ronaldo of Manchester United poses with the Champions League trophy following winning the Champions League Final against Chelsea. Photo: Alex Livesey, Getty Images
Ronaldo scored his 100th (pictured) and 101st goals in all competitions for Manchester United against Stoke City at Old Trafford in November 2008. Photo: Alex Livesey, Getty Images
Ronaldo became the first Manchester United player to receive the Ballon d'or after being voted the European Footballer of the Year in December 2008. Photo: Alex Livesey, Getty Images
In January 2009 Ronaldo escapes unscathed from a car crash that left his Ferrari a mangled wreck. Photo: AFP, Getty Images
Ronaldo celebrates collecting the FIFA Club World Cup 2008 trophy in Yokohama in December 2008. Photo: AFP, Getty Images
Ronaldo celebrates a third Premier League title with Manchester United in May 2009. Photo: AFP, Getty Images
Ronaldo of Manchester United celebrates winning the Barclays Premier League. Photo: Alex Livesey, Getty Images
Ronaldo of Manchester United kisses the Barclays Premier League trophy. Photo: Alex Livesey, Getty Images
Cristiano Ronaldo protests during the 2009 Champions League with Barcelona with the referee after fouling Barcelona's captain and defender Carles Puyol. Photo: AFP, Getty Images
Ronaldo shoots inside the Barcelona box late in the Champions League final. Photo: AFP, Getty Images
Ronaldo alongside Carlos Tevez react after the final whistle of the Champions League final. Photo: Laurence Griffiths, Getty Images
Ronaldo sits on the pitch after the Champions League loss to Barcelona. Photo: Shaun Botterill, Getty Images
Ronaldo arrives with the Manchester United team at Manchester airport after the Champions League defeat to Barcelona. Photo: AFP, Getty Images

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