OnScene: Ronaldo's Serie A debut for Juventus

Published on: 18 August 2018

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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.

A beautiful day in Verona

Balconies in Verona are not just for Romeo and Juliet. They're to show Chievo that while you may be in Serie B only one team in Verona has won the Scudetto pic.twitter.com/hG16e7Aecj

— James Horncastle (@JamesHorncastle) August 18, 2018 "Today's the day!"

Today's the day! ???? Let's start the season in style ????⚪⚫???? #FinoAllaFine #ForzaJuve #ChievoJuve

A post shared by Juventus Football Club (@juventus) on Aug 18, 2018 at 4:05am PDT

Juventus have shown off the man everyone's talking about.

Ronaldo's new weapons

New challenge, new wheels. Switching it up a gear for the new season with the new Raised on Concrete Mercurial Superfly 360. #NikeFootball #Mercurial #BornMercurial

A post shared by Cristiano Ronaldo (@cristiano) on Aug 17, 2018 at 10:53am PDT

As the man says, a new challenge means new wheels. Ronaldo has been on Instagram showing off his new boots which will get an airing on his debut.

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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Source: espn.co.uk

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