Cristiano Ronaldo’s move away from Sporting Lisbon in 2003 was heavily influenced by his performance against Manchester United in a friendly between the two clubs in Portugal.
The Red Devils made the trip to help open the new Estadio Jose Alvalade, but it was the home side’s 18-year-old winger that would steal the show.
Sir Alex Ferguson’s side slipped to a 3-1 defeat in what was a lacklustre display from his Premier League champions, with John O’Shea failing to deal with the threat of their teenage talent.
The Republic of Ireland international’s display has now been picked apart by former team-mate Rio Ferdinand, who has even joked that his colleague needed oxygen at the break.
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