Published 19:46 IST, September 12th 2021

Peter Drury's commentary during Ronaldo's second debut wins hearts on social media

As Cristiano Ronaldo made his debut for Manchester United for a second time, Peter Drury's introduction of Ronaldo at Old Trafford took social media by storm

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Football commentator Peter Drury’s introduction of Cristia Ronaldo during his second debut for Manchester United at Old Trafford successfully won hearts of football fans around globe. Playing first match of his second stint with United, Ronaldo scored a brace and helped his team to win match 4-1 against Newcastle on Saturday. Drury, who was commentating during much-hyped match, introduced Ronaldo as team made ir way out of tunnel to ater of Dreams.

Introducing Ronaldo in a poetic fashion during live broadcast of Premier League 2021, Peter Drury said, “It is Ronaldo. Manchester United. atre is living its dream. Madeira, Manchester, Madrid, Turin & Manchester again. Reeved in Red. Restored to this great gallery of game. A walking work of art. Vint, beyond valuation, beyond forgery or imitation, eighteen years since that trembling teenr of touch and tease, first tiptoed on to historic st, w in his immaculate maturity, w CR7 reunited,” as Ronaldo along with his teammates made his way out to middle.

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Football fans react-

Ronaldo opened  goal tally for United in match by scoring his first goal on his second debut at 45+2’. After half-time, he again found goal at 62’ and made everyone witness his return to club with a bang. On listening to soothing commentary by Drury, Ronaldo's fans took social media by storm within time with ir many reactions. One of users said that Drury’s commentary is second most enthralling thing after a goal by Ronaldo in football. He added that Drury’s words can surely give goosebumps to listeners.
 

Ar Twitter user sarcastically said, he will pay top dollar to Drury, for introducing him on his wedding day, same way that he introduces Ronaldo.

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Ar user termed Peter Drury as Leonardo Da Vinci of football commentary.

Meanwhile, one of users uploaded a picture, referring to Peter Drury and Shakespeare. In picture, a man can be seen copying tes from ar man in medieval times. user referred to Shakespeare as man who is copying tes from Drury. 

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Ar reaction that caught everyone’s eye was one where user said that he was so emotional after listening to Drury’s words that he ended up being 12 min behind live stream. user furr explained that he rewound video several times.

(Im: @Football_Poet-Twitter/AP)

19:46 IST, September 12th 2021