Cristiano Ronaldo: Man Utd star’s unrivalled influence clear to see on visit to Sheriff

Cristiano Ronaldo was the star attraction as Manchester United travelled to Moldova to face Sheriff Tiraspol in the Europa League on Thursday night.

The legendary forward, regarded by some as the greatest footballer in history, showed that his influence is unrivalled during the trip.

Ronaldo netted his first goal of the season in Man Utd’s 2-0 victory. The Portugal international doubled the Red Devils’ advantage from the penalty spot in the 39th minute after Jadon Sancho had put the visitors 1-0 up earlier in the first half.

Prior to the match there was a lovely moment involving a young fan wearing a Ronaldo shirt, who made a dash past security to meet his idol.

Cristiano gave the little lad a hug before taking him onto the team bus to meet the other United players.

That one simple gesture will stay with that boy for the rest of his life.

Watch the footage here:

Cristiano Ronaldo hugs a little boy and takes him into the Manchester United team bus to meet the other players.What a man. ❤pic.twitter.com/VHj55g8bXG

Several hours later, Ronaldo scored from the spot before delighting the crowd with a rendition of his trademark ‘SIUUU’ celebration.

Footage shows the whole crowd joined in with his celebration:

The whole Sheriff crowd shouted SIUUUUUUU with Ronaldo They don't care he scored against them