Cristiano Ronaldo shared the pitch with a future Premier League rival in a heartwarming throwback photo revealed this week – tho their roles were drastically different than. A picture surfaced showing Wolves defender Fábio silva as a young mascot alongside a then-Manchester United star Ronaldo during a Portugal international in 2003. Now, nearly two decades later, Silva is preparing to face Ronaldo as Wolverhampton Wanderers take on Al-Nassr in a pre-season pleasant.
the image, captured during a Portugal vs. Scotland match, depicts a youthful silva standing alongside Ronaldo and the Portuguese national team. Silva, currently 21, was just a child when the photo was taken, embarking on his own football journey while ronaldo cemented his status as a global icon. The pair played together eight times for Portugal,with Amorim also in the picture. The friendly match offers a full-circle moment for Silva, a chance to compete against the player he once admired as a child.
Silva has quickly become a key player for Wolves since joining the club in 2020,demonstrating his defensive prowess in the Premier League. Ronaldo, after a storied career in Europe, now plays for Saudi Arabian club Al-Nassr. The upcoming friendly is part of Al-Nassr’s pre-season preparations, providing a high-profile opportunity for both clubs and fans.
