OnScene: Cristiano Ronaldo's Serie A debut for Juventus

Published on: 18 August 2018

Juventus are the unanimous pick from the FC crew to win Serie A, but not everyone is convinced Cristiano Ronaldo will be player of the year. On the eve of Cristiano Ronaldo's debut for Juventus, Mina Rzouki and Gab Marcotti discuss their expectations for him and how he will be deployed. James Horncastle breaks down what he expects the Juventus XI will look like at Chievo after Max Allegri confirmed Cristiano Ronaldo will start. Massimiliano Allegri revealed new signing Cristiano Ronaldo has already impressed in training ahead of their Serie A opener against Chievo. Juventus manager Massimiliano Allegri looks forward to Cristiano Ronaldo making his debut in Serie A on Saturday when his side faces Chievo. FC's James Horncastle is in Turin to report on the news Cristiano Ronaldo will start in Juventus' opener and Claudio Marchisio has left the club after 25 years. Cristiano Ronaldo is just days away from his Juventus debut against Chievo Verona. Get hyped.

ESPN FC brings you the latest coverage from Cristiano Ronaldo's debut at Juventus.

The reigning Serie A champions -- winners seven times in a row -- kick off their title defence against Chievo on Saturday, live on ESPN+.

Here's a look back at the 33-year-old's new start following his big money move from Real Madrid.

Bit of nostalgia

At the Bentegodi it is always Italia 90 pic.twitter.com/nDgOTf990q

— James Horncastle (@JamesHorncastle) 18 August 2018

Our man James Horncastle is having a nosey around Ronaldo's stage for this evening and spotted a great World Cup throwback.

Getting ready for the main event

Bentegodi all sold out for first game of the season and Ronaldo's Serie A debut pic.twitter.com/e2uUXQQl7m

— James Horncastle (@JamesHorncastle) 18 August 2018

James Horncastle is at Chievo for ESPN and as you can expect, it's a sell out.

Ronaldo on song

As is custom when you join a new club, singing in front of your teammates is a must.

Cristiano Ronaldo singing his heart out for Juventus ???? pic.twitter.com/90DrhBHw8n

— ESPN UK (@ESPNUK) August 17, 2018

Ronaldo belted out a rendition of "A minha Casinha" by Portuguese rock band Xutos & Pontapes and it went down well!

American viewers can watch all the action from Ronaldo's debut. Launched in 2018, ESPN+ is the American soccer fan's home for a host of professional leagues from around the world, highlighted by Italy's Serie A, Major League Soccer, the UEFA Nations League and the English FA Cup.

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