Cristiano Ronaldo at age 18 in 2003. After winning his first trophy, the FA Cup, during his first season in England, he helped United win three successive Premier League titles, a UEFA Champions League title, and a FIFA Club World Cup. By age 22, he had received Ballon d'Or and FIFA World Player of the Year nominations and at age 23, he won his first Ballon d'Or and FIFA World Player of the Year awards. In 2009, Ronaldo was the subject of the most expensive association football transfer when he moved from Manchester United to Real Madrid in a transfer worth €94
1994–95 Manchester United F.C. season at Old Trafford, training with his colleagues and looking forward to his return to action. As the first game of the 1995–96 season loomed, United had still yet to make a major signing. 1994–95 Manchester United F.C. season The 1994–95 season was Manchester United's third season in the Premier League, and their 20th consecutive season in the top division of English football. United acquired David May from Blackburn Rovers early on in the season. They then bought Andy Cole from Newcastle United in January for a British record fee of £7 million (£6 million cash with £1 million-rated Keith Gillespie