Cristiano Ronaldo's Triumphant Return To Manchester
The Lead
Wondery
3.9 • 2.2K Ratings
🗓️ 8 September 2021
⏱️ 22 minutes
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Summary
One of the greatest soccer players in history is, in his words, coming home. Two weekends ago, Cristiano Ronaldo re-signed with Manchester United, the club where he first became world famous almost two decades ago. And now, on the heels of becoming the all-time leading goal scorer in international men's soccer, Ronaldo is expected to make his second debut with Man United this weekend. Today, The Athletic’s Laurie Whitwell takes us inside the Red Devils' successful quest to lure the Portuguese star away from their cross-town rivals Manchester City, and to discuss what his role in the team will be -- and if his presence tips the Premier League title race in their direction.
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| 0:46.0 | Wondry, what are you doing? |
| 0:51.0 | Cristiano, how does it feel to be able to call yourself a United player again? |
| 0:57.0 | Well, as you know, I had a fantastic history with the amazing club. I was there with 18 years old |
| 1:04.0 | and of course I'm so happy to be back home. |
| 1:10.0 | Two weekends ago, one of the greatest soccer players in history |
| 1:13.0 | resigned with the club where he first became world famous almost two decades ago. |
| 1:27.0 | And now Cristiano Ronaldo is expected to make his second debut with Manchester United this weekend. |
| 1:33.0 | Today, the Athletics Lori Wittwell takes us inside the Red Devils quest |
| 1:37.0 | to lure the Portuguese start away from their cross-town rivals. |
| 1:41.0 | What his role in the team will be and if his presence could tip the championship scales in their direction. |
| 1:48.0 | From Wondry and the Athletic, I'm Anders Keltow. |
| 1:51.0 | It's Wednesday, September 8th and this is the lead. |
| 1:54.0 | Goodness, he's coming home! |
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