CRISTIANO RONALDO went from wonder flair to underwear as he stripped to parade his own-brand clothing.
After brilliantly ending his six-match goal drought, the Manchester United legend showed he remains in peak form off the field.
Ronaldo posted a snap of himself reclining on a sofa in just CR7 boxers.
Looking over his shoulder like a professional model, the Portugal striker added the words: “Starting the day on the right foot mood. Relaxed and comfortable.”
Ron, though, returned to Old Trafford from Juventus last summer for gongs not thongs.
And his curving opener set up a 2-0 win over Brighton on Tuesday that put United fourth ahead of Sunday’s trip to Leeds.
It also eased the criticism the 37-year-old has faced in recent weeks – over both tactics and his attitude.
Old Trafford legend Paul Ince joined those suggesting Ron has been setting a poor example to United youngsters because it looks as if he has been sulking.
But England stars Harry Maguire and Marcus Rashford have fiercely denied some players are upset with Ronaldo’s clique.
Maguire tweeted: “I’ve seen a lot of reports about this club that aren’t true and this is another.
“Not going to start posting about everything that is written but I needed to make this one clear.
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“We’re united and focused on Sunday. Enjoy your day everyone.”
Ron is tipped to start again at Elland Road after his eventful week on and off the pitch.
He is opening a new hair clinic in Valencia as he aims for ‘world dominance’ in one of his leading business investments.
The former Real Madrid striker already has two – in Madrid and the Costa del Sol – as well as a hotel business.
But although he again posed in his underpants for his own brand of clothing, he knows drawers aren’t good enough for United’s image – after a run of poor stalemates ended with their late flurry against Brighton.
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Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk