The brand CR7 it has spread all over the world, Cristiano Ronaldo put her in everyone’s sights thanks to her performances Manchester United, Real Madrid and Juventusalthough it might be different, because it wasn’t always connected to that number.
In his first steps in professional football, at Sporting Lisboa, the Portuguese wore the number 28but when he arrived at the Red Devils in 2004 he was advised to change his number for Alex Ferguson, but he would lose it again when he went to Real Madrid in 2009.
Recently, on his return to the Premier League, a great debate has been generated because he has practically arrived “Snatch” said Edinson Cavani’s numbersomething that happened even when moved to Juventus to the detriment of Juan Guillermo Cuadrado.
Why did you take the 7?
According to the superstar himself, the decision was made right the first day he set foot in Old Traffordsince in his first interview with Ferguson he was asked to see him He had the conditions to wear that magic number, which other club legends had already worn.
“Look, (Feguson said) I want you to wear jersey number 7.”recalled Cristiano Ronaldo in 2017, in collected statements Goal.com. “I was surprised because I knew all the great players who wore that shirt,” he added.
Among the cracks that have used this number are George Best, Bryan Robson, Eric Cantona and David Beckhamtherefore he was charged with a great pressure that he was able to assimilate to become a badge.
“As we all know, the number 7 is a special jersey in the history of United“, read on the club portal when his recent return was announced and when he recovered that badge.
Only Raúl stopped him
When he arrived at Real Madrid in 2009, Cristiano Ronaldo has had to play with the number 9 on his back ever since Raúl was still thereeven though it’s only been a year since the Spanish striker left in July 2010 for Schalke 04and hasn’t released it since.
