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  • Ronaldo ends scoring drought as Man Utd move into top four

    Ronaldo ends scoring drought as Man Utd move into top four

    Cristiano Ronaldo ended his six-game goal drought in sensational style as Manchester United beat 10-man Brighton at Old Trafford to move back into the Premier League’s top-four.

    Bruno Fernandes added a second as United broke from deep inside their own half in the final minute of injury-time.

    After a tepid opening period, Ronaldo struck six minutes into the second half.

    The Portuguese collected Scott McTominay’s pass before edging right of the Brighton defence and, with barely any backlift, sent a low shot curling beyond a static Robert Sanchez.

    Three minutes later, Brighton skipper Lewis Dunk was sent off after VAR sent referee Peter Bankes to review the defender’s foul on Anthony Elanga.

    Fernandes wasted a glorious chance when he failed to get past Sanchez with only the Brighton keeper to beat, before Ronaldo nodded an excellent chance wide of the far post.

    It meant United breathed a sigh of relief when Jakub Moder’s speculative effort from the corner of the box bounced back off the bar with David de Gea beaten.

    Brighton were still trying to salvage something from the contest when Fernandes struck with virtually the final kick.

    BBC

  • Cristiano Ronaldo told to leave Man Utd for Bournemouth

    Cristiano Ronaldo told to leave Man Utd for Bournemouth

    Football Pundit, Richard Keys has hit out at Manchester United’s Cristiano Ronaldo, asking him to sign for Bournemouth if he wants to play every week.

    Keys also insisted the 37-year-old is “part of the problem” at Old Trafford.

    Ronaldo has 14 goals in all competitions since his return to United, including eight in the Premier League, but has now failed to score in his last six appearances.

    It’s the Portuguese veteran’s longest goal drought for more than a decade.

    Interim boss Ralf Rangnick opted to leave Ronaldo out of his starting XI for the midweek draw with Burnley, preferring to start Edinson Cavani as the central striker.

    Ronaldo cut a frustrated figure on the bench, only given a 20-minute cameo before storming down the tunnel after the full-time whistle.

    Much has been made of Ronaldo’s on and off-field histrionics with the striker often showing signs of frustration with his younger teammates.

    And Keys, speaking on beIN Sports, said: “Jorge Mendes was talking to senior Manchester United executives about leaving at the end of the season.

    “My own view of that is that he should leave now.

    “I’ve been of the opinion all season long that I think he’s as much a part of the problem – not the whole problem – as anything and anybody else.

    “The other night, when he went running down the tunnel at Turf Moor, having recently lectured everyone about being the leader he believes himself to be and that youngsters don’t do the sort of things he does…how does that encourage team spirit in the dressing room?”

    “That was not good to see,” co-host Andy Gray replied. “Totally wrong for him to do that. He’s obviously disappointed at not playing.

    “He’s playing against Burnley, the bottom of the league, he’s thinking ‘there’s a few goals in this for me’.

    “He is 37 years of age and knows he’s running out of time to play top football. You want to try and play as many games as you can.”

    Keys then interjected, adding: “That’s fine then, go and sign for Bournemouth and you’ll play every week.”

    Ronaldo played the entire 90 minutes on Saturday against Southampton but failed to score as United dropped more points in the race for a Champions League finish.

  • Ligue 1: Zidane wants Ronaldo at PSG before signing

    Ligue 1: Zidane wants Ronaldo at PSG before signing

    Manchester United striker Cristiano Ronaldo is a priority demand of Zinedine Zidane for PSG.

    The French giants are preparing for life without Kylian Mbappe, who has reportedly agreed to join Real Madrid in the summer, and are considering replacing him with Ronaldo, says the Mirror.

    The switch would see the 37-year-old lining up in the same team as eternal rival Lionel Messi for the very first time.

    And with Zidane in talks to succeed Mauricio Pochettino, the former Real coach is demanding Ronaldo be signed as a priority. Former Tottenham Hotspur manager Pochettino hasn’t really settled in the French capital, and looks increasingly likely to leave at the end of the season, whether United come calling or not.

    Speculation surrounding the Portugal international’s unhappiness in Manchester has intensified ever since the Red Devils were dumped out of the FA Cup on penalties by Championship side Middlesbrough on Friday.

  • We miss Ronaldo’s 30 goals a season – Juve defender

    We miss Ronaldo’s 30 goals a season – Juve defender

    Juventus defender Matthijs de Ligt admits they miss Cristiano Ronaldo.

    De Ligt was speaking after their 2-0 win against Udinese.

    He explained, “I think so, yes. Cristiano is the kind of player who goes into the box and will always get a goal, he rarely wastes an opportunity.

    “We have missed that since the start of the season.

    “We don’t have a hitman who can score 30 goals per season, but we do need to contribute goals from everyone and everywhere, which is starting to happen now.”

  • Rangnick supports Ronaldo for criticising young teammates

    Rangnick supports Ronaldo for criticising young teammates

    Manchester United boss Ralf Rangnick supports Cristiano Ronaldo questioning the attitude of young teammates.

    Rangnick has backed Cristiano Ronaldo to call out Manchester United players who do not show the right attitude.

    Ronaldo said there needs to be a change in attitude and mentality among the players if United are to have any chance of challenging for the major trophies again.

    Rangnick said: “If it’s necessary to speak in a very direct manner to the boys, it helps a lot.

    “If Cristiano, for example, or any of the other players address that to the players directly on the pitch or in the dressing-room, they are more than welcome to do that.

    “I will do that myself as a coach and my coaching staff will.

    “If one of our players in the game doesn’t give his very best and put all the effort into it, then I will address that, you can be assured of that.

    “So far I haven’t seen that but, with some players, they start well. We can speak about Marcus Rashford, for example.

    “I think in the first 20 minutes against Aston Villa he was good, he was on fire, he was emotionally involved.

    “Then, after the first 30 minutes, he got worse and he didn’t play on the same kind of energetic level he did in the first half an hour.

    “But I don’t see any of the players who don’t care about the club or who don’t want to perform to the best and highest possible level.

    “If things don’t go the right way, you have to behave in a certain manner, and it’s about how you deal with those situations.”

  • It’s difficult to advice young players – Ronaldo laments

    It’s difficult to advice young players – Ronaldo laments

    Manchester United striker Cristiano Ronaldo has admitted frustration with the attitude of today’s young players.

    Ronaldo believes a lot of the players can’t handle being told by him what they are doing wrong.

    Ronaldo told Sky Sports: “The mature players, the older players, they can always help the young players.

    “But I can give an example. If I give you advice, even if you are younger than me, if you don’t implant that during your daily life, it will be difficult.

    “I can speak all day with that person, but if it’s not coming from inside of you, it’s impossible.

    “I remember, when I was 18, 19, 20, some older players spoke with me.

    “But I put that as ‘Cristiano, you have to improve – they know more than you, they are more experienced than you, they passed through many bad moments’.”

    Ronaldo continued: “But other people, they don’t accept that, if you criticise them.

    “I don’t say this in relation to our players, but in general. I have kids, I know.

    “Sometimes when you’re a little bit harder, they do the opposite, so you have to find the right balance to speak with them.

    “But, in my opinion, the main point is that it should come from inside of you.

    “You should be proud of yourself and look in the mirror and say ‘Listen, I give everything’.

    “I think all of us should do that, because it’s a new year, we change the page, we have many things to win and we have to believe in that. If not, it will be a nightmare.

    “The individual is the most important thing.

    “We are here to help and if they need my help, and my support and my advice, I will be the No1 to help.

    “But if you don’t want my help, do your job, look for yourself, and do your best to help the team.”

  • Zlatan Ibrahimovic equals Ronaldo goal record

    Zlatan Ibrahimovic equals Ronaldo goal record

    AC Milan striker, Zlatan Ibrahimovic, on Sunday, finally matched a European top-five league 21st-century record, set by Manchester United’s Cristiano Ronaldo last December, after scoring a goal in his side’s Serie A 3-0 win over Venezia.

    The 40-year-old tucked in from close range inside two minutes at Stadio Pierluigi Penzo on Sunday.

    His goal against Venezia was his eighth Serie A goal of the season and his first of 2022.

    It means Zlatan has now found the net against 80 different clubs across Europe’s big five leagues (Premier League, Bundesliga, Serie A, LaLiga and Ligue 1).

    Since 2000, the only other player to have achieved that feat is Ronaldo, who reached the milestone with a goal in Man United’s 3-1 win over Burnley at Old Trafford on December 30, 2021.

    Zlatan has now also scored in every calendar year since 1999 when he made his debut for Malmo in Sweden.

    The Swedish star has played for Inter Milan, Manchester United, Ajax, Paris Saint-Germain, LA Galaxy, Juventus and Barcelona in the past.

  • Jorge Mendes in England for crisis talks with Ronaldo

    Jorge Mendes in England for crisis talks with Ronaldo

    Super agent Jorge Mendes is in England for crisis talks with Manchester United striker Cristiano Ronaldo.

    Ronaldo, 36, has scored 14 goals in 21 appearances since heading back for a second spell at United in the summer.

    Yet his impressive form in front of goal has not propelled the Red Devils towards a Premier League title challenge.

    The Sun says Ronaldo fears his dream Old Trafford homecoming could end in disaster.

    It is believed Mendes, the player’s long-time agent, recently flew over to sit down with his client and discuss his concerns about United’s troubled state.

    The former Real Madrid and Juventus man is understood to be frustrated with the team’s recent performances, while he has become disillusioned with Ralf Rangnick’s style of play.

    A source said: “Cristiano is very concerned about what is happening at United. The team is receiving a lot of criticism and he knows he is regarded as one of the leaders.

    “There are quite a lot of problems and Cristiano is feeling the pressure and is very stressed by the situation.

    “He desperately wants his United move to be a success, but he is starting to recognise that winning trophies with the current set up could be a real struggle.

    “Jorge came to see him and they spent time chatting through how things are going, what they think are the problems, how they might be solved and what the solutions may be. Nothing has been ruled out.”

  • EPL: I am dissatisfied with Man Utd results – Ronaldo

    EPL: I am dissatisfied with Man Utd results – Ronaldo

    Cristiano Ronaldo admits he’s unhappy with Manchester United’s first-half of the season.

    Ronaldo made the admission as he posted a New Year’s Eve message to his fans.

    He declared: “I am dissatisfied with the results of Manchester United. We’re all unhappy, I’m sure of that. We know we have to work harder, play better, and show more than we currently show.

    “May the New Year be the turning point of the season! Let’s meet 2022 in a great mood and a strong mentality. Let’s do our best, let’s reach for the stars and get this club back where it belongs!

    “Join us, we’re counting on you! Happy New Year, see you soon.”

  • Jorge Mendes addresses Ronaldo Man Utd exit talk

    Jorge Mendes addresses Ronaldo Man Utd exit talk

    Cristiano Ronaldo agent, Jorge Mendes denies he’s seeking a move away from Manchester United.

    Reports have suggested Ronaldo is unhappy at the club, and is eyeing up another move away after some pundits have suggested the 36-year-old has been the root of United’s problems this season.

    His statistics would suggest otherwise though, having scored 14 goals in all competitions so far this campaign, including six in the Champions League.

    A return to Real Madrid has been mooted, but Ronaldo’s agent has dismissed suggestions his client is looking to move away from United.

    “Cristiano Ronaldo is very happy at Man United,” agent Jorge Mendes told Sky Sports.

    “He’s going to continue with his solid, great performances as always in his career. It’s going to be a great season for him, I’m sure.”a