How to watch Cristiano Ronaldo's Manchester United debut against Newcastle United in Canada

It's the biggest match of the weekend in European soccer: Cristiano Ronaldo is set to play his first game in a Manchester United jersey since his return to the club where he became a global star from 2003 to 2009. The second debut will come against Newcastle United at Man Untied's home of Old Trafford on Saturday, Sept. 11.

Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer confirmed that the 36-year-old Portuguese legend will see the field, although he didn't specify whether that would be in the starting lineup or off the bench as a substitute.

Ronaldo was acquired in a $27 million transfer from Italian club Juventus at the end of August. He didn't make it in time to play any matches with Man United prior to the international break for World Cup qualifiers at the start of September. That's when he joined Portugal and starred in a big come-from-behind win against the Republic of Ireland in which he scored two late goals to set the all-time international scoring record for men.

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His first day of training with Manchester United came on Sept. 7, after a five-day quarantine on the heels of his trip to Portugal. He was able to make an early return to England to quarantine after picking up a yellow card for his goal celebration against the Republic of Ireland. Since it was his second yellow card during qualifying, it ruled him out of Portugal's other qualifying match against Azerbaijan, which the Portuguese still won handily 3-0.

How to watch Ronaldo's debut in Canada

• Date: Saturday, Sept. 11
• Time: 10 a.m. ET
• Streaming: DAZN

Ronaldo's first official match back for Manchester United will come at home against Newcastle United in a match that will be streamed exclusively on DAZN in Canada.

Manchester United coach confirms Ronaldo to play

Ronaldo trained for a full week with Manchester United, and in addition to his time with the Portuguese national team, also completed a full preseason of training with Juventus.

“He'll definitely be on the pitch at some point, that's for sure,” Solskjaer told media the day before the Newcastle match.

🗣️ "He will definitely be on the pitch at some point that's for sure."

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer talks about Cristiano Ronaldo's impact on the team and confirms that he will play a part in Saturday's game against Newcastle. pic.twitter.com/uCvA9yDGbV

— Sky Sports News (@SkySportsNews) September 10, 2021

Solskjaer, a former Manchester United player who's been at the helm of the club since December 2018, was grilled about how he will manage Ronaldo's workload this season: “He knows that I’ve got to make the decisions when to play him, when not to play him. Any player wants to play as much as possible, of course they do. 

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“It’s my job to manage him and get the best out of him. I want to see the best out of him and, of course, that comes with communication with him. He doesn’t need me to tell him what to do. He's always had the determination and desire to be the best and he still has.”

Earlier in the week, Ronaldo told Manchester United's TV channel that he was planning on sticking around for several years. His new Manchester United contract is a two-year deal with an option for a third.

"I am not here for a vacation," he said. "Before was good, winning important things and I wore the shirt before many years ago, but I am here to win again ... I am ready and I think I will be a huge thing in the next three or four years.”

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The addition of his prolific goal-scoring to Manchester United's current star-studded squad should help the team contend for the two big prizes this season: the English Premier League title and the UEFA Champions League. He won three EPL championships and raised the Champions League once during his previous spell with the Red Devils, scoring 118 goals in 292 appearances across all competitions.

What number will Ronaldo wear?

Ronaldo left Manchester United in 2009 after donning the No. 7 shirt at Old Trafford, and he picked up the same number during his time with both Real Madrid and Juventus to keep up the promotion of his 'CR7' brand.

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There was some speculation over whether he would have to wear a different number after re-signing for United, with Uruguayan forward Edinson Cavani having worn the No. 7 after his arrival at the club on a free transfer in the summer of 2020.

However, Cavani agreed to pass the shirt back to Ronaldo and take up the No. 21 instead, which he also wears at the international level for Uruguay.

What is DAZN?

DAZN is a global sports streaming service that offers exclusive coverage of every Premier League, UEFA Champions League and UEFA Europa League match in Canada, both live and on demand.

Soccer fans in Canada also can enjoy streaming of several other leagues on DAZN, including MLS, EFL Championship, EFL League One and women's soccer. A subscription also includes the NFL as DAZN positions itself as the "home of football" in Canada.

How much does it cost to sign up for DAZN?

DAZN offers a free trial period for new subscribers. It costs either $20 CAD per month or $150 CAD per year thereafter, depending on the plan you select.

What devices are supported by DAZN?

DAZN has apps available for all of the following platforms: Apple TV, Chromecast, Amazon Fire TV, Amazon Fire Stick, Amazon Fire Tablet, Android Phone & Tablet, iPhone & iPad, Android TV, LG, Smart TV, Panasonic Smart TV, Samsung Smart TV, Sony Smart TV, SmartCast, Xbox One, Xbox One S, Xbox One X, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4 Pro, and Roku.

Here is a full list of the devices where DAZN is available, in addition to web browsers on DAZN.com: