Cristiano Ronaldo set for Manchester United return

08 November 2011 11:11
Cristiano Ronaldo is in line to make a sensational return to Manchester United - for Rio Ferdinand's testimonial. [LNB]Ferdinand will have been at Old Trafford 10 years next summer and a series of events will be held to honour the central defender. [LNB]High on the list of priorities is getting Real Madrid star Ronaldo back to the club he left in 2009 although nothing will be confirmed until after Euro 2012 and the London Olympics. [LNB] More of the same: Cristiano Ronaldo collected last season's Golden Boot - before going on to score his fourth hat-trick of the season on Sunday against Osasuna[LNB] [LNB]Ronaldo signed for United in 2003 and collected a host of prizes over the next six years. [LNB]He has won three Premier League titles, a Champions League, one FA Cup, two League Cups and a FIFA Club World Cup. [LNB]The 26-year-old also took home plenty of individual awards before moving to the Spanish capital for ?80million in the summer of 2009. [LNB] Glory days: Ronaldo and Rio Ferdinand celebrate the 20007 Premier League[LNB]If anything, Ronaldo has improved since making the switch to La Liga. Real won last season's Copa del Rey although they have struggled to keep up with Barcelona. [LNB]But Ronaldo scored his fourth hat-trick of the season at the weekend to take his tally in Spain to 103 goals in 106 games. [LNB]The Spanish top-flight leaders have Ronaldo tied down to a long-term contract but they could be open to letting him make an emotional return to Manchester for one night only.[LNB] There's life in the old dogs yet... Vidic: Birthday boy Rio is still going strong (just like the boss)Man United 1 Sunderland 0: Brown's own goal ensures Fergie's big day doesn't fall flatUnited left red-faced over gaffe in new Sir Alex Ferguson Stand signFergie's best team ever? Sportsmail lists Manchester United's perfect XI over 25 yearsAs the world's best head to Wembley, we bring you the making of... Spanish goldAll the latest Manchester United news, features and opinion[LNB] [LNB]

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