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How van Nistelrooy 'made Ronaldo cry' at Man United after father’s death

Ruud van Nistelrooy and Cristiano Ronaldo celebrate scoring a goal ina previous match [Courtesy]

Cristiano Ronaldo was once reduced to tears by Ruud van Nistelrooy during his time at Manchester United, former Red Devils striker Louis Saha has revealed.

Juventus star Ronaldo joined United as a teenager from Sporting Lisbon in 2003, while the Dutch striker was one of the main men in Sir Alex Ferguson's team.

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