“Knee’s F***”- Cristiano Ronaldo’s Former Teammate Suffers Bone-Cracking Injury Leaving Him in Crutches Despite Thundering Goal at Old Trafford

One-off Soccer Aid for the UNICEF game took place at Old Trafford on Sunday. Several former soccer stars, including Paul Scholes, a former teammate of Cristiano Ronaldo, took the field to benefit the charity. The game took place between England XI and Soccer Aid World XI.

World XI won the one-off game by beating England XI by 4-2. However, Scholes’ goal and injury caught the eyes of the fans. And now the Manchester United legend has given an update on the injury.

Paul Scholes seen in crutches

Soccer Aid 2023 saw a mixed-gender game for the first time in its history. Former England women’s player Jill Scott captained the England XI. The England squad comprised the likes of Paul Scholes, Gary Cahill, Jermain Defoe, Gary Neville, Nicky Butt, and David James, amongst others. On the other hand, Usain Bolt captained World XI.

Soccer superstars like Francesco Totti, Hernan Crespo, Gabriel Batistuta, Roberto Carlos, and Nani made it to the World XI squad. The game ended 4-2 in favor of World XI. However, England hit back with two goals after Bolt’s opener, with Scholes scoring one. United legend gave England XI lead in the 53rd minute after a brilliant finish from outside the box. The Old Trafford rose to the occasion by cheering for the icon. 

Meanwhile, the joy was short-lived. Scholes and his former United teammate Nani clattered into each other. It resulted in a knee injury to Scholes, who was recently seen with crutches outside his house. He took to social media to give an update on his injury. 

“Knee’s f*** but couldn’t give two s**… nothing will ever give me a better feeling than playing in front of a full house at OT and scoring a goal,” Scholes wrote. The game didn’t go well for his team, as they lost. But it lived up to the expectations of the fans and raised a significant amount to benefit the charity. 

Cristiano Ronaldo and Scholes played together for six years

Scholes made his United debut in 1993. He came through United’s youth system and is a part of the club’s famous Class of 92. Meanwhile, Cristiano Ronaldo came to Old Trafford in 2003 and played with Scholes until 2009, before his transfer to Real Madrid. The duo won several accolades together with the Red Devils.

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Scholes retired in 2011 but came back again to spend one season (2012-13) with United. He works as a pundit now and co-owns Salford City with other United legends. Ronaldo is plying his trade with Saudi Arabian club Al Nassr after completing a blockbuster move earlier this year. He is gearing up for the preseason that will see his club taking on PSG.

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