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      • It wasn't until he joined the Red Devils in 2004, that Sir Alex Ferguson convinced the Portuguese superstar to wear the iconic No.7 shirt as Ronaldo was to replace another icon David Beckham who had moved to Madrid.
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    Aug 24, 2018 · SAF. Sir Alex Ferguson had convinced Ronaldo to don the number. When Ronaldo was playing for Sporting CP, he wore the shirt numbered 28. Wearing this number, he gave United players a...

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    Sep 9, 2024 · Ferguson, recognizing Ronaldo’s burgeoning talent and understanding the weight the number 7 carried, insisted that Ronaldo take on the prestigious number 7 shirt. He saw in Ronaldo not just a promising player but someone who could carry on the legacy associated with that number.

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    Nov 15, 2022 · Cristiano Ronaldo - football’s eternal No. 7. Sir Alex Ferguson convinced Ronaldo to wear the No. 7 shirt after his move to Manchester United from Sporting Lisbon.

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  7. www.news9live.com › sports › footballThis is how the ‘number 7’ shirt became lucky for Cristiano ...

    Sep 9, 2024 · Ferguson requested that Ronaldo wear the coveted number 7 shirt because he saw Ronaldo’s developing skill and was aware of the significance of the number 7. Not only did he see a talented athlete in Ronaldo, but he also recognized someone who could continue the heritage attached to that number.

  8. sports.ndtv.com › football › cristiano-ronaldosCristiano Ronaldo's Jersey Number: The Story Behind His No. 7 ...

    Sep 10, 2024 · Ronaldo also wore the No. 7 shirt at Real Madrid, though he briefly had to settle for the No. 9 shirt. He had the same number at Juventus and during his second stint at Manchester United.

  9. www.sportingnews.com › us › cristiano-ronaldoRonaldo: Why I wore the No.7 shirt for Manchester United

    Apr 3, 2017 · The Portuguese star, who now turns out for Real Madrid, has become known as CR7 due to that fateful talk from the Scot when he first arrived at Old Trafford. Ferguson told the young Ronaldo:...

  10. www.forbes.com › sites › sammayCristiano Ronaldo: Why Is The No.7 Jersey So ... - Forbes

    Feb 10, 2020 · It wasn't until he joined the Red Devils in 2004, that Sir Alex Ferguson convinced the Portuguese superstar to wear the iconic No.7 shirt as Ronaldo was to replace another icon David...