Cristiano Ronaldo revealed he was petrified to take the number seven shirt at Manchester United when he joined the club in 2003.
Alex Ferguson purchased the winger from Sporting CP for just £12.2million, urging him to take the number vacated by David Beckham who was sold to Real Madrid.
Ronaldo was initially unconvinced about taking the number, wanting 28 instead, but Ferguson persuaded the Portugal international to take on the responsibility of the number seven.
When I arrived at United, I asked for 28 but the coach said, No, you will wear seven,’ he said.
I was petrified as I knew Beckham wore that shirt. But I took on the challenge and since then it has been my lucky number.
I have won everything in football with that shirt.
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Chelsea have confirmed the signing of Lucy Bronze on a free transfer.
The right-back signed a two-year deal following her departure from Barcelona at the end of her contract in June.
She won seven trophies during her time with the Catalan club, including the quadruple of the Champions League, Liga F, Copa de la Reina and the Supercopa de Espana Femenia last season.
Bronze made 70 appearances in two years at Barcelona, scoring four goals.
Speaking to Chelsea s media channels, Bronze said: To know I m a Chelsea player still feels a little bit surreal.
It s obviously a club I know so much about and have done for such a long time. I m really excited to be back in England. My family are so excited as well to get to more of my games.
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