5 of the warmest receptions received by footballers at their former club

#1: Cristiano Ronaldo

Ronaldo had a warm reception on his homecoming to Old Trafford

When Ronaldo graced the pitch at Old Trafford, the Theatre of Dreams erupted with a sound enough to be measured on a Richter scale. Fans were reduced to tears as they saw their former prince line up against them on the Champions League night in 2013.

The gloom in Ronaldo's eyes was clearly visible while he found hard to look at the stadium and the fans cheering him. The lump in his throat showed how much he desired to break down. That had to happen after so many fans remembered the happy old times with Ronaldo gliding down the wings in the famous red shirt.

Ronaldo's beautiful love story with Manchester United has gained an immortal status in football folklore. Whenever the transfer window arrives, Ronaldo is always found flirting with his beloved club over a move back to England. Even today, every United fan in the darkest corner of his heart dreams of the legend's long-awaited homecoming.

And make no mistake, Ronaldo would be welcomed with equal vigour and zeal even if he returns at 40 years of age.