Ronaldo Will Never Forget Wayne Rooney’s Introduction to English Football

Originally posted on BenchWarmers | By Neville O'Donoghue | Last updated 9/7/21

A young 18 year old was playing with Manchester United and Wayne Rooney was playing with rivals Everton football club. Rooney was also 18 and showed Ronaldo what the Premier League was all about, don’t think you’d get away so lightly nowadays with a tackle like this one from Rooney.

18-year old Wayne Rooney introducing Cristiano Ronaldo to the Premier League back in 2003 #MUFC pic.twitter.com/Zc7Endncd8

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The 36 year is set for a second spell with the Red Devils as he hopes to come back after a 12 year absence and help the Red Devils win the Premier League. While Ronaldo was away Manchester United have struggled and the Portuguese star has blossomed, can he be the difference in Manchester United finally lifting the Premier League title after a eight year wait.

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