DID YOU KNOW THE FIRST PORTUGUESE PLAYER TO PLAY FOR MANCHESTER UNITED FC?

Cristiano Ronaldo became Manchester United FC's first-ever Portuguese player when he signed for £12.24 million after the 2002–03 season from Sportin Lisbon after defeating Manchester United FC 3–1 in the inauguration of the Estádio José Alvalade in Lisbon for the Euro 2004 UEFA European Championship that was held in Portugal. Ronaldo's performance impressed the Manchester United FC players, who urged Sir Alex Ferguson to sign him.