Ronaldo has been cleared to take to the Wembley pitch for minor league Hereford in Sunday’s FA Vase final although opponents Morpeth Town need not lose any sleep over it.

For Ronaldo, full name Hawkesbury 1 Ronaldo, is not a three-times world player of the year called Cristiano with a dazzling array of footwork and lethal shooting ability, but a very large prize Hereford bull who happens to be the club’s loyal mascot.

Hereford, known as the Bulls, have been given permission by Wembley officials to parade Ronaldo in front of their fans before the start of the minor league cup final.

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