The Portuguese joked how 100 teams would've wanted him had he scored in the friendly match that ultimately convinced the Red Devils to sign him
Cristiano Ronaldo has reflected on the famous match in which he starred for Sporting against Manchester United, with his showing in that clash ultimately sealing his move to Old Trafford amid interest from numerous other clubs.
The 18-year-old had already generated plenty of interest from across Europe when Sir Alex Ferguson's Red Devils arrived in Portugal for a pre-season friendly in 2003, but it was in that 3-1 home win that he truly demonstrated his potential.