Ronaldo returns home to watch former side Sporting CP in action

Real Madrid superstar Cristiano Ronaldo returned to his roots to watch former side Sporting CP in action on Saturday.

Ronaldo was pictured inside the Estadio Jose Alvalade alongside girlfriend Georgina Rodriguez as Sporting locked horns with Tondela in the Primeira Liga.

The forward is currently serving a five-game ban in Spanish competitions after shoving the referee during Real's 3-1 Supercopa de Espana win over Barcelona in August.

Ruled out of Real's La Liga clash against Real Sociedad on Sunday as a result, Ronaldo decided to head back home to Sporting - the club where it all started for him.

Ronaldo emerged through Sporting's famed youth system before sealing a switch to Manchester United in 2003, having impressed against the Red Devils during a pre-season friendly.

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