CR7 is next to the get the throwback treatment ... in reference to the evergreen forward’s fabled shirt number. Said boots are now available, in limited quantities, at prodirectsport.com ...

How did Cristiano Ronaldo's nickname come about and what does it mean? Goal takes a look at the origin of the star's moniker and how it has developed over the years.

Taking inspiration from the Brazilian's name and his number, the new Mercurial boots worn by the star at the 1998 World Cup were dubbed 'R9'. In that sense, CR7 very much follows in the same vein ...