It was always coming, everyone saw it coming and amazingly neither Ronaldo denied it nor Manchester United. At a turning point in the World Cup and just before Portugal’s opening match, Cristiano Ronaldo and Manchester United have officially decided to part ways. A journey, a love affair that promised much about legacy and mutual respect, has ended in a fiasco. Ronaldo is Manchester United’s gift to the world, there’s no doubt about it, but so far, there’s more bad blood than good vibes between CR7 and ManU.
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The Piers Morgan interview given by Ronaldo is not the only one to blame, there are bigger things that have put his credibility under the radar as well. Things were not at all good between Dutch-based Erik ten Haag and Cristiano Ronaldo and he has now openly stated that Haag does not respect him. Cristiano’s achievements on the football pitch are legendary and will be enjoyed by generations to come. The world has been fortunate to witness his heroics, but the earliest glimpses of greatness came when he was donning the iconic red jersey and playing for Manchester United. Rival sports club, Manchester City were in contention when Ronaldo was all set to leave Juventus, but it was a phone call from Sir Alex Ferguson that convinced him to return to his home, the Theater of Dreams. Manchester fans were excited to learn about Ronaldo’s return but so far, they are divided. For some of them, the club is important and for others, the person who has added to the reputation of the club in every possible way.
Responding to the split, Ronaldo said:
i love manchester united. And I love the fans, that will never change. However, it seems like the right time for me to take on a new challenge. I wish Man Utd all the best.
This certainly says a lot about Ronaldo’s association with Manchester United. Ronaldo has astonishing numbers at Old Trafford. Ronaldo has scored 145 goals in 346 matches. As soon as the news broke out, netizens thanked Ronaldo for his prestigious association with Manchester United.
Here’s how football fans, especially Manchester United fans, reacted: