Cristiano Ronaldo is number 7. He is synonymous with the number around the world. Ronaldo owns his own brand CR7 which is a combination of his initials and the number 7.
Ronaldo first wore the number when joined Manchester United in 2003. He did not wear the number just twice since 2003. Raul Gonzalez wore the number in his first season at Real Madrid. Ronaldo wore number 9 that season. Meanwhile, Luis Figo held the number 7 at Portugal national team until his retirement in 2006. Ronaldo succeeded him as the Portugal National team’s number 7. He has been wearing the iconic number ever since. He also made the number his own at Juventus.
Ronaldo’s move back to Manchester United also raised the question among fans.
What number would he wear?
Cristiano Ronaldo is number 7
Manchester United confirmed the arrival of Cristiano Ronaldo last week.
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Edinson Cavani was already wearing the number 7 since the start of last season. It is safe to say, The Uruguayan did a very good job wearing the number. He scored 17 goals and assisted further 6 goals last season.
Cavani offered the number 7 voluntarily to the Portuguese international. Despite, the Uruguayan having played with the number in the present campaign. However, Ronaldo being registered with the number was complicated. The premier league rules did not allow the swapping of shirt numbers once it has been allocated. Because the Uruguayan was already registered with the number for the current Premier League campaign.
However, it is understood, Manchester United and Premier League have resolved the complication regarding the matter. Keeping in mind the commercial value that comes along with the CR7 brand.
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He will wear the number 7 once again at the club. Manchester United has officially confirmed on its website. Meanwhile, Cavani is set to wear the number 21. Daniel James wore the number before leaving for Leeds United. The Uruguayan wears the number for his national side.
Edinson Cavani has endeared himself with the fans, with his gesture.
Cristiano Ronaldo is number 7 once again at Manchester United.
The Portuguese forward will join the club after the international break. Yesterday, he created a new world record with his national side. Today, he is assigned his favorite number at the club. Fans of the player will be on cloud nine.
