Cristiano Ronaldo's former club Sporting Lisbon have paid tribute to the forward after unveiling their new third kit for the 2023/24 season.

Sporting's new strip celebrates 20 years at the Estadio Jose Alvalade - the 38-year-old's last match for the club.

The Portuguese side welcomed Manchester United to open their new stadium in a pre-season friendly, with Ronaldo putting on a masterclass.

It led to the Red Devils to immediately sign him following their 3-1 defeat after wowing Sir Alex Ferguson and the United squad.

And 20 years after Ronaldo's last outing for Sporting, the Primeira Liga outfit have now paid tribute to the Euro 2016 winner.

Inspired from their black and gold jerseys from the early 2000s, Ronaldo's moniker 'CR7' has been emblazoned on the shirt.

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It has replaced the kit manufacturers Nike logo on the left of the jersey next to Sporting's crest.

Releasing a statement on Twitter, Sporting said of the design: "Travel back in time with us.

"6th of August 2003 to the 6th of August 2023. 20 years of Estadio Jose Alvalade and five Ballon d'Ors later, the best in the world are united in one piece."

They added: "20 stories to tell. Sporting, Cristiano and Nike together in our new shirt."

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A product of Sporting's academy, Ronaldo burst on the scene in the 2002/03 campaign where he chipped in with five goals in 31 games in all competitions.

Football fans were loving Sporting's new shirt, as one Twitter user posted: "This shirt is a masterpiece."

Another quipped: "Shut up and take my money."

A third added: "Oh my god its beautiful."

Meanwhile this supporter simply stated: "I'm buying this kit definitely."

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