The OG of Cristiano Ronaldo boots is back, with Nike paying homage to CR7 with their latest re-release in the Mercurial Vapor I RGN range.

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• Ronaldo made Sporting bow in August 2002
• Has gone on to become an all-time great
• 7777 versions of upgraded first boots released

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  WHAT HAPPENED?

  Portuguese superstar Ronaldo, who has gone on to earn GOAT status, made his professional debut for Sporting as a starry-eyed teenager back in 2002. On August 14 of that year, the first steps were taken down a road that would lead to sporting immortality.

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• THE BIGGER PICTURE

  Almost exactly a year later, following a friendly outing that thrust him further under the spotlight, Ronaldo secured a transfer to Manchester United. The rest, as they say, is history. He is now a five-time Ballon d’Or winner, the all-time leading goalscorer for Real Madrid, in the Champions League and men’s international football, with countless records being broken along the way.

• DID YOU KNOW?

  Ronaldo is still going strong at 40 years of age with Saudi Pro League side Al-Nassr, with long-time commercial partners Nike continuing to salute his efforts and achievements. They have unveiled another version of the Mercurial Vapor I RGN in the “Black Cinder Maize” colourway that a young Ronaldo first wore.

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  Nike have already offered a nod to the other Ronaldo – Brazil’s legendary No.9 – after re-releasing a version of the iconic “Chrome/Lime” boots that he donned when winning the 2002 World Cup. CR7 is next to the get the throwback treatment, with his offering including a cinder base, yellow accents and the legendary “mini tongue”.

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