Ronaldo 'back' for Man U as 109,000 fans create history

Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo, front center, sits with teammates on the bench before the first half of a Guinness International Champions Cup soccer match with Manchester United at Michigan Stadium, Saturday, Aug. 2, 2014, in Ann Arbor, Mich. (AP)

No matter who you are, or where you go, getting Cristiano Ronaldo to sign something is always a top priority. While it's not clear what the Real Madrid star was signing here for former teammates, or if he was signing anything, Wayne Rooney and Darren Fletcher, the two United players look suitably star-struck.

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United players caught up with Cristiano Ronaldo after Saturday's win vs Real Madrid. Pic credit: #mutour pic.twitter.com/H2gkTySl3m

The crowd of 109,318 at Michigan Stadium, home of the University of Michigan Wolverines that is fondly known as 'The Big House'.

The attendance surpassed the prior record 101,799 who watched the 1984 Olympic final between Brazil and France at Pasadena's Rose Bowl.

Players sit in the stands because the sidelines are too narrow to have the full squad on the field during Real Madrids match against Manchester United at the Guinness International Champions Cup at Michigan Stadium on August 2, 2014. (Getty Images/AFP)

An aerial view of Michigan Stadium during the Guinness International Champions Cup match between Real Madrid and Manchester United at Michigan Stadium on August 2, 2014 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. (Getty Images/AFP)

Soccer fans cheer during a Guinness International Champions Cup soccer match between Manchester United and Real Madrid at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Aug. 2, 2014. (AP)

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