Ronaldo backs Owen to shine at United

Cristiano Ronaldo believes Michael Owen will prove a fine replacement for him in the Manchester United number seven shirt.

Fri, 17 Jul, 2009 - 08:24

Cristiano Ronaldo believes Michael Owen will prove a fine replacement for him in the Manchester United number seven shirt.

United brought in England striker Owen, a free agent after leaving Newcastle, to help fill the void left by Ronaldo’s world record €93m move to Real Madrid.

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