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Incredible: The English people will not be able to see the debut of Cristiano Ronaldo at Manchester United on TV for an unusual reason

Cristiano Ronaldo's possible premiere this weekend with Manchester United will not be televised on any UK network due to the 3pm 'blackout'.

By Alexis Almosnino

Cristiano Ronaldo's possible premiere this weekend with Manchester United will not be televised on any UK network due to the 3pm 'blackout'.
Cristiano Ronaldo's possible premiere this weekend with Manchester United will not be televised on any UK network due to the 3pm 'blackout'.
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After more than a decade of walking his football through Real Madrid and Juventus, Cristiano Ronaldo could make his debut again this weekend at Manchester United. The Portuguese has already started training with the ‘Red Devils’ and if manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer sees it prudent, ‘CR7 ′ will see action on Saturday against Newcastle.

Unfortunately for his followers, the rerun of the Portuguese with a red shirt will not be televised on any UK network due to the 'blackout' at 3pm for which no match at that time is broadcast.

This measure, in force since the 1960s, is aimed at promoting the influx of the public to stadiums, especially in the minor leagues, preventing fans from preferring to stay at home watching the game on television. This will affect those who wish to see Cristiano Ronaldo re-dress in Manchester United colors this Saturday at Old Trafford against Newcastle United. as none of the 3:00 pm games will be broadcast.

With the return of the public to the stadiums this season (the allowed capacity is 100%), the temporary suspension of the 'blackout' has ended and the matches in that time slot will not be seen on any British channel, but will be seen outside the country.

The Portuguese footballer could be ready to take to the pitch this weekend, after he appeared today for his second consecutive training session, after meeting Ole Gunnar Solskjaer on Tuesday in the sports city of Carrington.


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