Cristiano Ronaldo is currently focused on the upcoming FIFA World Cup as Portugal prepares to take on Ghana on November 24. However, a lot has been going on at Manchester United during the month-long international break. United star Cristiano Ronaldo recently gave an interview, in which he called out the club for betraying him. He also went on to criticize manager Erik ten Hag for not showing respect. Ronaldo also called spoke to lengths about former United legends such as Gary Neville and Wayne Rooney.
However, in a shocking turn of events, the Red Devils reportedly seek to terminate Ronaldo’s contract. There were rumors about CR7’s departure in the January window, but the club has responded with quick action.
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Manchester United was under immense pressure from several fans and pundits to take appropriate action against Ronaldo. However, the club waited for his full interview to release and has initiated ‘appropriate steps’ against him. Wayne Rooney had previously criticized CR7 over his form and his actions, suggesting the club sell him. Now Rooney reacted to Ronaldo’s recent interview and said that he’s sure the club will ‘take whatever action they need to take’.
However, it appears the club has listened to Rooney’s recent statement and decided to take action against Ronaldo. According to ESPN, Manchester United are ‘seeking to terminate his deal as well as potentially suing for breach of contract.’ The latest reports went viral on social media, sparking reactions from fans.
Fans react to Manchester United’s latest action against Cristiano Ronaldo
The news of Ronaldo’s sack has spread like fire on social media. While his fans have come to his support, United fans have called out the 5-time Balon d’Or winner.
Following are some of the reactions to the news of Ronaldo’s sack:
Yes, this is the best news I’ve ever heard in football history
They need to sack him and let him refund every penny they’ve ever paid into his account for disrespecting a club like Manchester United
He indirectly said he’s bigger than the club too, Piers Morgan cropped that part— Beno SarkCess (@BenopaOnyx1) November 18, 2022
Good riddance https://t.co/6lDY2pfPPr
— salimⓂ️ (@salim2coool) November 18, 2022
You know my ting Broski https://t.co/6ZXyZ5hUHF pic.twitter.com/Fgr2pz4vl0
— Hedake Cronje 🇺🇬 (@Kabanja) November 18, 2022
Terminate and Sue him fast 👍 https://t.co/ItaNrIkZYM
— I bleed white 🇺🇲🤍💫 (@gilbertinaaj) November 18, 2022
This isn’t a surprise to anyone right? even Ronaldo himself knew this was coming lol he got what he wanted https://t.co/yb1Win6O9e
— 🇵🇹🇺🇸 (@Huncho1904) November 18, 2022
"These guys think you were coming back" https://t.co/9wPU0bkRxS pic.twitter.com/RegacAfxSW
— Jontyy Ronaldo🇵🇹💧 (@jontyypenasar) November 18, 2022
Ruined his United legacy for what, SMH https://t.co/qR7kZBgujh
— Sheena 🤍 (@sheenasahota88) November 18, 2022
We don’t want Ronaldo back again. https://t.co/EPo89hYrac
— Malith Yai Angok 🌈 (@NaniMalith) November 18, 2022
He is getting axed with no pay https://t.co/QLj4s9ShFz pic.twitter.com/fk9fZVJVNO
— Billionaire Green Apple 🍏🍏🍏 (@AbrahamOkojie1) November 18, 2022
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Ronaldo is 37 and is not getting any younger. Many clubs expressed interest in signing him in the summer. However, his monstrous wages were too high for the clubs. United coach Erik ten Hag reportedly told the club that he does not want Ronaldo back in the team after the World Cup. The club is now suing CR7 for a potential breach of contract.
Meanwhile, Cristiano Ronaldo is currently training with his national team and will arrive in Qatar on Friday. In less than a week, they will face Ghana in their opening game of the competition. They are among the top contenders to win the World Cup in Qatar.
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