Sad newcomer to Manchester United: Cristiano Ronaldo has just died

Sad newcomer to Manchester United: Cristiano Ronaldo has just died

Cristiano Ronaldo’s record in 2023 is incredible, but Manchester United fans will be divided

 

Cristiano Ronaldo is truly unique. Even at 38, he still scores goals for fun.

A year ago, Cristiano Ronaldo’s career seemed to be coming to an end. Out of favor with Manchester United and lacking interest from Europe’s elite clubs.

His controversial departure from Manchester United resulted in a disappointing World Cup. Ronaldo then signed with Saudi Pro League club Al Nassr. It was a much-derided move at the time, although many great footballers have since followed his path, many of whom have left the Premier League.

 

 

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Cristiano Ronaldo can’t stop scoring

 

There was a problem for Cristiano Ronaldo at the start of the 2023/24 season at Manchester United. The targets dried up.

He only scored three times, including one from a penalty. It was painful to watch him play in the Europa League last season, with Ronaldo missing easy chances. Clearly he wasn’t himself.

In Saudi Arabia, Ronaldo, predictably, scored for fun. Curiously, he also does the same for Portugal.

 

Even at the age of 38, Ronaldo is a regular for his country and has played a key role in Portugal’s 100% record. He will be at Euro 2024.

Cristiano Ronaldo’s record in 2023

 

Cristiano Ronaldo extended his record as the all-time international top scorer. He has now scored 127 goals.

Four of them have come in his last two matches, and he has played a total of nine in Euro 2024 qualifying – more than any other player.

According to TNT Sports, Cristiano Ronaldo has now scored 40 goals in 43 matches. Plus nine more assists. This is a truly amazing article.

This is more than what Erling Haaland (39 years old) and Kylian Mbappe (38 years old) achieved.

The quality of the Saudi Pro League will leave Manchester United fans divided on its performance. And that’s right. Some will belittle it. Others will just admire a player who has rediscovered his scoring ability and self-confidence.

Scoring 40 goals is an amazing achievement wherever you do it, especially as many come at international level.

One thing is clear: Ronaldo will not go away quietly. Bruno Fernandes said last week that he intends to feature in his home country at the 2030 World Cup. Cristiano Ronaldo will then turn 45. Is it impossible for him to play? With Ronaldo nothing is impossible.

Fernandes told Portugal that he likes playing alongside Ronaldo: “Do I feel like I’m playing alongside a history maker?” No, I have no idea, I’m sure of it! We are all aware of this. “He did extraordinary things that will probably never be repeated. We hope that’s the case, for the good of football, but I think it’s unlikely.”

 

 

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One player will not be part of Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s plans at Manchester United

 

Tue 17 October 2023 1pm

 

Shaun Webley

 

Sir Jim Ratcliffe has reportedly made a decision on the future of Manchester United striker Mason Greenwood.

Sir Jim Ratcliffe will back United’s decision to firmly keep the 21-year-old striker away from Old Trafford, the Guardian reports.

Mason Greenwood’s contract at Manchester United runs until 2025, but he will not be allowed to rejoin the team following his loan spell at Getafe, leaving the club open to selling him next summer, according to a report.

The Englishman looked set to return to the first team before a leak from The Athletic sparked such an uproar among fans that the club eventually made a U-turn on his decision. Now it appears his future could be away from Old Trafford, with Ratcliffe making a big decision about his future.



 

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Greenwood’s omission

 

The report, citing Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s vision for the future, states that the 21-year-old striker is not part of Manchester United’s future plans.

Greenwood made five appearances on loan for Spanish side Getafe, scoring his first goal for the club in a 2–2 draw against Celta Vigo.

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A report from the Sun stated that Greenwood was keen to continue his stay in Spain and wanted to make his move permanent.

According to The Mirror, Champions League side Sevilla are interested in the English striker. United’s right decision

 

It’s certainly been a controversial start to the Premier League season for Erik ten Hag, as United’s plans for the academy graduate have apparently been leaked to the press.

United made a late U-turn, which everyone agreed was the right decision for the club, but the way they went about it, which was leaked to the media, certainly was not.

Richard Arnold, United’s chief executive, has since been questioned over his handling of the striker.

With Ratcliffe set to take the reins at Old Trafford, Greenwood’s return would be a major PR target and it makes sense that he would want to sever ties.