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Nathan Ridley

Cristiano Ronaldo and Sir Alex Ferguson share warm embrace as Man Utd star given award

Cristiano Ronaldo and Sir Alex Ferguson were reunited ahead of Manchester United 's clash with Newcastle, as the Portuguese superstar was presented with a special award from his old boss.

After notching his 700th club career goal in the Red Devils' hard-fought 2-1 victory over Everton last Sunday, Ronaldo became the first male player to reach the spectacular landmark. To commemorate the five-time Ballon d'Or winner's feat, Ferguson gave him an award before United kicked off against Newcastle.

The legendary ex-Red Devils manager stood alongside his former prodigy to hand him a silver plate, as David De Gea also received a a gift from Ferguson. The United goalkeeper made his 500th appearance for the club on Sunday, becoming only the 11th player in the Red Devils' history to reach the milestone.

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