Man United vs Tottenham: Cristiano Ronaldo, Thierry Henry Share Heartwarming Moment Before EPL Clash

Man United vs Tottenham: Cristiano Ronaldo, Thierry Henry Share Heartwarming Moment Before EPL Clash

Fred Kennedy
updated at April 12, 2023 at 8:14 PM
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  • Cristiano Ronaldo and Thierry Henry linked up during Manchester United's clash with Tottenham Hotspur at Old Trafford
  • Widely regarded as two of the Premier League's best foreign players, Ronaldo and Henry were spotted having a hearty chat before they hugged
  • However, Ronaldo had a night to forget as angry fans slammed him for disrespect after he stormed off the pitch at Old Trafford

Manchester United star Cristiano Ronaldo and Arsenal legend Thierry Henry were involved in a heartwarming moment before the Red Devils' Premier League clash with Tottenham Hotspur.

Henry was at Old Trafford on punditry duties for Amazon at the Premier League clash on Wednesday night, October 19.

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Cristiano Ronaldo interacts with Thierry Henry before the Premier League match between Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur at Old Trafford. Photo by Alex Pantling.
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The two football legends took some time to share a brief chat before they embraced.

Photos from the incredible moment showed both Ronaldo and Henry all smiles as they shook hands before hugging.

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The gesture from the two football icons got fans talking on social media, with one saying:

"Henry has openly admitted that Messi is the GOAT, but Ronaldo always giving his flowers, you know why? Respect."

A second joked:

"Ronaldo owns him."

Another claimed:

"But we all know Henry is jealous of Ronaldo always quick to talk him down."

A fourth reckoned:

"The two best players in premier league history."

A fifth added:

"One greatest Premier League player ever, the other the greatest football player ever."

Ronaldo storms off the pitch

Meanwhile, despite being full of spirits before the match, Ronaldo had a night to forget as he landed himself in trouble with Man United fans.

This is after the veteran forward stormed off the Old Trafford pitch when Erik ten Hag failed to give him some minutes.

The 37-year-old was named on the substitutes bench but did not make an appearance in the match.

United went on to secure a 2-0 vital win, with Bruno Fernandes and Fred finding the back of the net in the second half of the match.

Ten Hag 'dealing with' Ronaldo

Earlier, Sports Brief reported Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has revealed that he intends to deal with the latest Cristiano Ronaldo situation.

Ronaldo was seen walking down the tunnel before the final whistle, amid the clash between United and Tottenham Hotspur at Old Trafford.

Ten Hag confirmed that Ronaldo did not speak to him before heading to the dressing room.

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