WUndoubtedly, Sporting Lisbon's greatest contribution to football was the debut of Cristiano Ronaldo on August 14, 2002, when the striker entered the field during the Champions League match against Inter Milan.
From that date, the Portuguese began to write his story, which led him to triumph at Manchester United, Real Madrid, Juventus and currently at Al-Nassr in the Saudi League.
With this heritage on its shoulders, Sporting Lisbon has launched a third jersey in tribute to Cristiano Ronaldo, available on the club's official website.
“There are numbers that leave a legacy because behind them there are people who build it day after day. We bring the number 7, in a new and proud way (…) in honor of Cristiano Ronaldo and his five Ballon d'Ors.
On social networks, Sporting Lisbon announced the signing with a presentation video in which the protagonist is Cristiano Ronaldo Jr, the firstborn of the legendary Portuguese striker.
Is Cristiano Ronaldo thinking about retirement?
In recent weeks, Cristiano Ronaldo has insisted his aim is still to have fun as a footballer, despite the specter of retirement looming ever closer.
“I just want to enjoy football,” Ronaldo said. “Planning for retirement if it should happen, in one or two years, I don't know. I'll be 40 soon.”
“I really want to enjoy while being motivated, I continue. The day I no longer feel motivated, I will retire,” added the current Al Nassr player.
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