A recent claim that football superstar Cristiano Ronaldo has displayed MS Dhoni’s jersey number 7 on his wall has sparked significant interest and excitement among fans of both football and cricket.
The origin of the claim
The speculation began circulating on social media platforms following a video posted by Ronaldo on Thursday, August 15. In the video, fans noticed a jersey with the number 7 prominently hanging in the background. Given that both Ronaldo and Dhoni are iconic figures in their respective sports, fans quickly connected the dots, assuming that Ronaldo was paying homage to the cricket legend by showcasing Dhoni’s jersey.
— Cristiano Ronaldo (@Cristiano) August 15, 2024
Social media users flooded platforms with comments praising the supposed connection between the two athletes, celebrating the idea of a football legend honouring a cricket icon. This led to a wave of excitement among fans, who shared the video and the claim widely.
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The reality behind the jersey
Despite the buzz, it has been confirmed that the jersey in Ronaldo’s video does not belong to Dhoni. The number 7 jersey hanging on Ronaldo’s wall is, in fact, from his current club, Al-Nassr, where he has worn the number since joining the Saudi Arabian side in January 2023. Ronaldo has a long-standing association with the number 7 throughout his illustrious career, having worn it during his time at clubs like Manchester United, Real Madrid and Juventus.
MS Dhoni and the Number 7
Dhoni, the former captain of Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in the IPL, is also famously associated with the number 7. He has worn this number since his debut in international cricket and has become synonymous with it over the years. In 2023, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced the retirement of Dhoni’s jersey number 7, marking a significant moment in Indian cricket history. This retirement further solidified the number’s importance among cricket fans.
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