Lionel Messi breaks two Champions League records and surpasses Cristiano Ronaldo

Manchester United forward Cristiano Ronaldo has opened up on 'breaking records' just days after Lionel Messi went ahead of him for the most non-penalty goals by a single player in football history.

Manchester United summer signing Christian Eriksen has opened up on the start of the season under Erik ten Hag, admitting that the team were 'searching' for a period of time.

Arsenal's youngest ever Premier League player was still way off former wonderkid Freddy Adu's insane debut age.Ethan Nwaneri became the youngest player in Premier League history on Sunday as he came off the bench late on against Brentford at the age of 15 years and 181 days old. The teenage midfielder broke the previous record set by Harvey Elliott back in May 2019, when he played for Fulham aged 16 years and 30 days.However, Nwaneri is still comfortably older than Adu, who made his senior debut for DC United at the age of 14 years and 313 days back in April 2004.READ MORE: 'Lord' Bendtner's bizarre connection to royalty and story behind cult hero's nicknameThe one-time football prodigy, who was labelled "the next Pele" early in his career, had been drafted into the MLS earlier that same year.As the hype built around Adu, he went on trial with a host of European giants including Manchester United, where Cristiano Ronaldo reportedly offered to take him out to dinner.However, the American forward failed to realise his potential after joining Benfica aged 18 for over £1million and has gone on to play for 14 clubs across nine different countries.Who is the most promising talent currently playing for your club? Let us know in the comments section below.His nomadic career has included spells in France, Greece, Turkey, Brazil, Serbia, Finland and most recently Sweden.

Manchester United ace Bruno Fernandes has played down suggestions that his drop off in form last season was caused by playing alongside Cristiano Ronaldo.

Cristiano Ronaldo has earned a new nickname at Manchester United with his importance to Erik ten Hag's side slowly beginning to increase.The 37-year-old has made, by his standards, a torrid start to the season after netting just once in eight appearances - most of which have been from the bench - having lost the manager's trust after spending the summer trying to engineer a move away.However, after scoring in United's 2-0 Europa League victory over FC Sheriff last week, Ronaldo's form seems to be on the up and defender Lisandro Martinez paid tribute to his team-mate on Instagram, revealing a new nickname.READ MORE: Cristiano Ronaldo hailed after interaction with young Man Utd fan caught on cameraMartinez, who has become a close confidant of Ronaldo's over the past few weeks, wrote: "El bichoooo", which means, "The Bug" in English.It was moniker Ronaldo picked up during his nine-year stint at Real Madrid. Spanish commentator Lama first used the name to signify the way in which the five-time Ballon d'Or winner would frighten, and often devour, defenders, just as bugs tend to frighten people, and devour their prey.The name stuck, and Madrid fans soon began chanting 'El Bicho' from the stands, especially when Ronaldo was on a hot scoring streak.Will Cristiano Ronaldo push for a move away in January? Let us know what you think in the comments section below.Speaking after the win over Sheriff, Ten Hag insisted that Ronaldo was "committed" to the club and suggested he had plans to begin reintegrating the Portugal superstar into his starting line-up."I think he’s totally committed to this project and totally committed to this team, totally involved.

Lionel Messi's free-kick against Lyon is just like "real life FIFA" after fans spotted a familiar camera angle in his latest PSG game. Footage of the seven-time Ballon d'Or winner taking a set-piece during Sunday's Ligue 1 clash has gone viral on social media after fans compared the clip to EA Sports' popular series of video games.

Cristiano Ronaldo hugging a young Manchester United supporter as he boarded the team's bus ahead of their Europa League match against FC Sheriff.The video was captured as United's players left their hotel in the Moldovan capital of Chisinau on Thursday. When Ronaldo appeared, a roar went up among the crowd that had gathered outside before a boy wearing a United top broke through security and ran towards the five-time Ballon d'Or winner.Ronaldo gave the youngster a warm hug before leading him towards the team bus so he could sign the back of his shirt for him, prompting a similarly warm reaction on social media.READ MORE: Cristiano Ronaldo bats off fan wanting selfie with Man Utd star at half-time"That little gesture meant the whole world to that little boy," one fan tweeted, while a second wrote: "This is how humanity needs to be! The GOAT!"A third commented: "A father first and then an absolute legend right after."Ronaldo finally opened his account for the season a few hours later after netting United's second goal from the penalty spot in a 2-0 win over Sheriff, after Jadon Sancho had opened the scoring.What did you make of Ronaldo's gesture? Let us know in the comments section below.United boss Erik ten Hag spoke about Ronaldo after the match, insisting that the 37-year-old "needed" that goal."Many times he came close, but he wanted that so much.

Paul Scholes has predicted that Cristiano Ronaldo will work his way back into the Manchester United starting XI for Premier League matches soon.

Manchester United picked up their first win in the Europa League group stage on Thursday as they comfortably defeated Sheriff Tiraspol 2-0.

Here are your Manchester United morning headlines for Friday, September 16.

Cristiano Ronaldo is not a Europa League player, even though he is currently playing in the Europa League. Ronaldo is playing in Europe's second-tier competition for the first time since 2002 after Manchester United failed to qualify for the Champions League last season.

Cristiano Ronaldo has stressed his delight at getting back among the goals after helping Manchester United post their first Europa League win of the season with a 2-0 triumph over Sheriff Tiraspol in Moldova on Thursday evening.

Cristiano Ronaldo crudely batted off one unlucky fan who was desperate for a selfie with the Manchester United man at half-time. It came during United's 2-0 win over Sheriff Tiraspol in Chisinau, the Moldovan capital, as Erik ten Hag got his side off the mark in the Europa League.

Cristiano Ronaldo finally scored his first goal of the season for Manchester United. Bouncing back from a bleak showing against Real Sociedad last Thursday (September 8) the Red Devils claimed the first win of their Europa League campaign, with first-half goals from Jadon Sancho and Ronaldo enough to see off Moldovan champions Sheriff Tiraspol.Sancho's dazzling feet inside the area handed Erik ten Hag the perfect start inside the opening 17 minutes as the former Borussia Dortmund man worked the ball onto his left foot before firing home a delicious strike to put United nerves immediately at ease.READ MORE: Five things Erik ten Hag got right as Man Utd ease past Sheriff for Europa League winAnd when Diogo Dalot was felled in the area, as a result of a late challenge from Patrick Kpozo, the responsibility of the 12-yard spot-kick was laid on the head of compatriot Ronaldo.

Cristiano Ronaldo couldn't help but break into a smile after scoring his first goal of the campaign for Manchester United against Sheriff Tiraspol. Ronaldo has found opportunities limited since the arrival of Erik ten Hag in the summer, having only started two of United's first seven matches before the visit to Moldova.

Cristiano Ronaldo has made one young fans day ahead of Manchester United vs FC Sheriff by taking him onto the team coach to meet his teammates.

Erik ten Hag would reportedly be handed an extra £30million to boost his January transfer budget should Cristiano Ronaldo opt to leave Manchester United. The newly installed manager, 52, is reliant on shelving Ronaldo's eye-watering £450k-a-week wages if he wants to continue his heavy spree of spending after splashing out more than £200m in the summer transfer window.

Roger Federer is retiring from tennis as one of the sport's greatest ever players - hence why he was honoured with a lifesize chocolate statue earlier this year.Such a tribute is reserved for only the best of the best, with 20-time Grand Slam winner Federer uniquely being recreated by master chocolatier Jorge Cardoso in February.The statue was said to weigh 100kg and clock in at 1.85m tall - exactly the same height as Federer's 6'1" frame. Cardoso, who also made the infamous bust of Cristiano Ronaldo at Madeira Airport in 2017, spent 250 hours crafting the intricate design.READ MORE: Roger Federer to retire as tennis great thanks fans for 'unbelievable' journey"It will be on public display in our shop on Rue de Lausanne in Freiburg," the sculptor said.

Manchester United, in recent weeks, have been seriously impressive. After losing their opening two matches of the season against Brighton and Brentford, the Reds have responded well - winning four successive Premier League matches. The recent results, which include victories over Liverpool and Arsenal, have all come with talisman Cristiano Ronaldo starting on the bench.