Manchester United flop Bebe channels Cristiano Ronaldo with outrageous AFCON screamer
Manchester United cult hero Bebe scored an outrageous 40-yard free-kick for Cape Verde against Mozambique at the Africa Cup of Nations.
The 33-year-old netted a goal of the tournament contender after unleashing a superb dipping effort in the first half of their Group B match. Tubarões Azuis were looking to make it maximum points from their opening two matches, following their surprise 2-1 win over Ghana, and the Premier League-winner at Old Trafford fired Cape Verde on their way to successive triumphs.
Inside just 40 minutes, the forward fancied his chances from way out and caught out Mozambique goalkeeper Ernan - although, there has to be some question marks over his efforts to keep out the speculative strike.
READ MORE: 'I didn't try hard enough at United' - Bebe's incredible journey from Old Trafford flop to AFCON wonder goal
READ MORE: Extra practice, recovery and careful diet - Dalot is set to make good on Mourinho's prediction at United
The goal thrust Bebe back into the conversation with his stupendous effort, despite not making a real impact under Sir Alex Ferguson at Old Trafford. However, he still lives long in the memory of United supporters and they were delighted to see him shine on the world stage - even former defender Rio Ferdinand was up in arms over the goal.
The iconic United manager famously made sure to watch potential arrivals before pursuing a move, but Bebe was a unique case and Sir Alex chose not to take a look at the Cape Verde international before he paid £7.4million to sign the forward, after receiving word from his then-assistant Carlos Queiroz.
United persuaded Portuguese side Vitoria de Guimaraes to part ways with Bebe before he'd even kicked a ball for them. And it may have taken 14
Read on manchestereveningnews.co.uk
