Cristiano Ronaldo showed his dedication to the Manchester United cause on Thursday night by completing a pitch-long sprint to support a late counter attack against Arsenal - even though he was injured.
The Portuguese forward was struggling towards the end of the Old Trafford encounter and needed to be substituted for Anthony Martial late on - but completed one final act of commitment to help the Red Devils to victory.
Ronaldo won a corner that United were defending before sprinting up the entire length of the pitch in just 12 seconds while carrying the knock.
The 36-year-old did not even end up touching the ball after Jadon Sancho squared the ball to Bruno Fernandes, whose shot was blocked by Takehiro Tomiyasu, but Ronaldo's efforts were applauded by the United faithful.
The Portuguese forward was substituted just seconds later and received a standing ovation from the Stretford End, before running down the tunnel following his knock.
The late efforts from Ronaldo pleased Amazon Prime Sport co-commentator Ally McCoist, who claimed the 36-year-old would 'need a taxi' to get back to defensive duties had he stayed no the pitch.
'I can't take my eyes off Ronaldo there,' said McCoist. 'What a counter attack this is!
'He's down the bottom of the pitch but he'll need a taxi to get back, I think. He'll need to phone Manchester cabs! He's breaking his neck, oh dear me.'
Ronaldo was chasing his first hat-trick back in Manchester United colours after he netted two second-half goals to steer United to a 3-2 victory over old rivals Arsenal.
The Gunners led through Emile Smith Rowe's first-half strike, but Fernandes equalised for the Red Devils on the stroke of half-time.
Ronaldo swept United in front early in the second-half but Mikel Arteta's Arsenal struck back through Martin Odegaard's finish from inside the box.
But Odegaard went from hero to zero after the Norwegian fouled United midfielder Fred in the penalty box, leaving Ronaldo to blast past Aaron Ramsdale from 12 yards.
STORMDC
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Rules in football 1.dont ever underestimate Ronaldo 2.Never forget number 1 rule
Elijay
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sorry guys but sometimes i wonder how ronaldo with 801 goals has 4 golden boots while messi has 6, cr7 has 5 ballon dors while messi has 7,cr7 has 5 ucl yes and messi has 4(not bad), messi best year had 91 goals but ronaldo had 69 and ronaldo is seen as the greatest goal scorer, messi solo goals,driblles,play making and assists are outstanding, cr7 he is mr ucl but messi has scored 5 goals in a single ucl match, o wonder how can you compare cr7 to messi,i guess it's just the media and fans but overall no one is near messi.
DeChairman
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Meanwhile the other ๐คฃ๐๐
Zocacelsy
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I knw my G.O.A.T ๐
QwekuPrinceDuodu
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At his age, yesterday was something else compared to his previous matches since arriving at Old trafford. Impressive showing by Ronaldo. Hard work n dedication is Cr7. ๐๐ผ๐๐ผ๐๐ผ
petrysamic825
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I know my G.A.O.T
Supcklmnpu
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Koeblmstz
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Breaking news: How on earth Cristiano got such drive,energy, never give up altitudes and winning Mentality ? Cr7 running to with injury to escape Messi's shadows : When you are chasing Messi records or competing with goat messi ,then you will run non stop,you will have sleepless nights and nightmares ! Messi is the greatest obstacle,worst nightmare,and worst headache to Cristiano and his balloondor target! Messi has caused cr7 more pains ,heartbreak and heart attack more than anything. You remember cr7 aims and aspirations was to win more balloondor than Messi but now it is mission impossible! Pele and Maradona must be celebrating and thanking their stars for not having to face Messi or witness Messi era! Cristiano is just unlucky and very unfortunate to be born in same era with messi. Cr7 fans will never forgive Messi for always making them sad and give them nightmares !
JESSE ROCK
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am a barca fan but i love cr7 he's a hero a legend and a fighter
ForcaGoa
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Cristano Ronaldo๐โค๐โค
hasabkmuy
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see I am not a Ronaldo fan but doing such things at the age of 36 is just sheer greatness and results of his hard work
Rehabcekty
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he is the best
Ladakmorz
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sorry guys but sometimes i wonder how ronaldo with 801 goals has 4 golden boots while messi has 6, cr7 has 5 ballon dors while messi has 7,cr7 has 5 ucl yes and messi has 4(not bad), messi best year had 91 goals but ronaldo had 69 and ronaldo is seen as the greatest goal scorer, messi solo goals,driblles,play making and assists are outstanding, cr7 he is mr ucl but messi has scored 5 goals in a single ucl match, o wonder how can you compare cr7 to messi,i guess it's just the media and fans but overall no one is near messi.
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bro... I'm a barca supporter but this isn't the place to post messi fanboy stuff. it's a post about manchester United and Ronaldo let it be that. fanboys of ronaldo and messi annoy people who just love and enjoy the game. it's pathetic to see comments of fanboys of ronaldo or messi posting how much better "said player" is in an article that has nothing to do with them. They are both exceptional talents and let it be that. people who compare them and claim one is better than the other are so stupid. they are both great and are better than each other in different aspects. they are two completely different type of players and are the best at what they do. so they both deserve respect. not only one of them.
elvisyayo
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sorry guys but sometimes i wonder how ronaldo with 801 goals has 4 golden boots while messi has 6, cr7 has 5 ballon dors while messi has 7,cr7 has 5 ucl yes and messi has 4(not bad), messi best year had 91 goals but ronaldo had 69 and ronaldo is seen as the greatest goal scorer, messi solo goals,driblles,play making and assists are outstanding, cr7 he is mr ucl but messi has scored 5 goals in a single ucl match, o wonder how can you compare cr7 to messi,i guess it's just the media and fans but overall no one is near messi.
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You are a big big super F00L!! You idi0t, this article is abt Ronaldo!! Go get a life and make it useful!! Ode
Zacbeiklms
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sorry guys but sometimes i wonder how ronaldo with 801 goals has 4 golden boots while messi has 6, cr7 has 5 ballon dors while messi has 7,cr7 has 5 ucl yes and messi has 4(not bad), messi best year had 91 goals but ronaldo had 69 and ronaldo is seen as the greatest goal scorer, messi solo goals,driblles,play making and assists are outstanding, cr7 he is mr ucl but messi has scored 5 goals in a single ucl match, o wonder how can you compare cr7 to messi,i guess it's just the media and fans but overall no one is near messi.
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messi is stat padder (like scoring 2 more when team is already winning with 2-0) Cristiano is a match winner when its 1-1 or 2-2 so now u know how messi got the golden boots
Draco69
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sorry guys but sometimes i wonder how ronaldo with 801 goals has 4 golden boots while messi has 6, cr7 has 5 ballon dors while messi has 7,cr7 has 5 ucl yes and messi has 4(not bad), messi best year had 91 goals but ronaldo had 69 and ronaldo is seen as the greatest goal scorer, messi solo goals,driblles,play making and assists are outstanding, cr7 he is mr ucl but messi has scored 5 goals in a single ucl match, o wonder how can you compare cr7 to messi,i guess it's just the media and fans but overall no one is near messi.
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Once you said "sorry guys" I knew you were about to say something incredibly stup!d... and you didn't disappoint.
faizanafrin
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sorry guys but sometimes i wonder how ronaldo with 801 goals has 4 golden boots while messi has 6, cr7 has 5 ballon dors while messi has 7,cr7 has 5 ucl yes and messi has 4(not bad), messi best year had 91 goals but ronaldo had 69 and ronaldo is seen as the greatest goal scorer, messi solo goals,driblles,play making and assists are outstanding, cr7 he is mr ucl but messi has scored 5 goals in a single ucl match, o wonder how can you compare cr7 to messi,i guess it's just the media and fans but overall no one is near messi.
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just think if he had started his carrier in real madrid , he would have more than 1000 goals today
halacr7madrid
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sorry guys but sometimes i wonder how ronaldo with 801 goals has 4 golden boots while messi has 6, cr7 has 5 ballon dors while messi has 7,cr7 has 5 ucl yes and messi has 4(not bad), messi best year had 91 goals but ronaldo had 69 and ronaldo is seen as the greatest goal scorer, messi solo goals,driblles,play making and assists are outstanding, cr7 he is mr ucl but messi has scored 5 goals in a single ucl match, o wonder how can you compare cr7 to messi,i guess it's just the media and fans but overall no one is near messi.
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highest goal scorer in international football highest goal scorer in UCL highest goal scorer in single UCL campaign won most UCL by individuals highest goal scorer in football history highest assist provider in UCL still u think that Messi is near Ronaldo while Ronaldo is at age of 36 playing in world toughest league Messi at age of 34 playing in farmer league only one goat is there in football that is Ronaldo