Christiano Ronaldo Plays and Lives to Tell About It

By: Bob | August 9th, 2006

A few pieces of gum thrown his way, some boos and a pair goals. All in a day’s work for Manchester United’s Cristiano Ronaldo in his first game back after becoming public enemy number one during the World Cup.

Playing in front of a vocal crowd at Kassam Stadium, Ronaldo scored a brace to help lead Man U to a 4-1 in an exhibition match against Oxford United. Although there was some additional security for the match it wasn’t needed.

Said manager Sir Alex Ferguson: “It was Cristiano’s first game back and I thought he handled it very well. He took his goals very well. They were both great strikes and he got a terrific reception from the United supporters as well and all in all, he did very well.”

Of course a non-league exhibition match against a small club does not compare to playing away at some Premiership venues, but hopefully the lack of drama surrounding Ronaldo is able to carry forth this season. The guy is a twit and annoying as hell to watch, but he should be allowed to carry on with his career without further talk of added security and threats to his family.

Here is his first goal, which was a strike that would silence most crowds.

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• Luis |  August 9th, 2006 at 9:38 am

  
  
  

  Twit or not, Man U is lucky to hang on to him.

  Posted from United States

  

• jegen |  August 9th, 2006 at 12:05 pm

  
  
  

  Was Rooney playing…? That’s what i’m itching to know…!

  Posted from India

  

• Adam Rupolo |  August 9th, 2006 at 10:37 pm

  
  
  

  I hate his antics but MY MY, that goal sure silenced me. Pure gorgeousness…

  Posted from United States

  

• Ty |  August 12th, 2006 at 6:08 pm

  
  
  

  you guys need to chill on the guy man…he’s a gd football player and that’s all we really need to know…don’t hate him for his talents it’s a give from god and you just should cheer for that! If he wasn’t there what would there be huh?…And that goal proves that man :P….
  So stop hating and start congradulating!! ok??
  take a chill ( a.k.a he’s not a twit ) :@….

  Posted from Netherlands Antilles

  

• Ramiro |  August 23rd, 2006 at 2:59 pm

  
  
  

  Great goal….good to see him back even though he’s not my favourite..
  Funny how he gets bood but as soon as he scores it turns to cheer.
  Does anyone know what the crowd is shouting after the goal?

  congrat Christiano

  Posted from United States

  

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