These are your Manchester United morning headlines on Saturday, May 28.
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Cristiano Ronaldo's sister has 'liked' an Instagram post calling for him to leave Manchester United this summer.
After returning to Old Trafford in a sensational move from Juventus — following 12 years away with Real Madrid and the Italian giants — Ronaldo has been a shining light for United in an otherwise disastrous campaign. The 37-year-old has scored 24 goals in all competitions including 18 in the Premier League.
However, there has been little to celebrate from a team perspective. Indeed, having seen their title hopes descend into tatters before the November international break, United can no longer qualify for the Champions League and it is now five years since they last got their hands on any form of silverware.
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Ronaldo has not played in the Europa League (since it was in its previous guise as the UEFA Cup) since he was a teenager with Sporting Lisbon before his first memorable spell at Old Trafford. However, that is the prospect, at best, that awaits him under Erik ten Hag next season.
Yet it's been suggested by many that the decorated forward could leave United. A lengthy Instagram message from a well-followed fan page argued so and that post was liked by Ronaldo's sister Katia Aveiro.
In part of a caption translated from Portuguese, the Instagram post read: "It is very sad to see Cristiano Ronaldo in this situation with this Manchester United team. Now we are without a place in the Champions League.
"Cristiano does not have to stand [stay] as proof of love for the club, the greatest proof of that was he returned to Manchester United having also had a proposal from Manchester City with clearly a much superior squad, coach
These are your Manchester United morning headlines on Saturday, May 28.
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Incoming Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has expressed his excitement to work with superstar Cristiano Ronaldo - quashing uncertainty surrounding the Portugal captain's future.
Former Manchester United centre-back Rio Ferdinand is adamant that Cristiano Ronaldo will play a part in Erik ten Hag's plans at Old Trafford next season, insisting there is a "100 per cent chance."
Juventus attacker Paulo Dybala has previously admitted that Cristiano Ronaldo can be "difficult to deal with" amid reports linking him with a move to Manchester United.
Former Manchester City defender Nedum Onuoha believes Erling Haaland will have a huge impact on the Blues in more ways than one, insisting his arrival in the Premier League is comparable to Cristiano Ronaldo's return to Manchester United last summer.
Incoming Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag appears to have confirmed that Cristiano Ronaldo will be a key part of his plans at Old Trafford next season.
Cristiano Ronaldo has warned that Erik ten Hag will need time to be a success at Manchester United, though he retains hope that the club will challenge for trophies next season.
Manchester United's FA Youth Cup hero Alejandro Garnacho has paid tribute to Cristiano Ronaldo following his two-goal haul at Old Trafford on Wednesday evening.
Cristiano Ronaldo has already told Manchester City's latest addition Erling Haaland what he must do to avoid being a Premier League flop.
Nemanja Matic suggests he would not have embarked on a lap of appreciation after his final Manchester United home match if it had not been for encouragement from Cristiano Ronaldo.
Newcastle United have been told they need to sign Jesse Lingard this summer if they’re to challenge for Europe next season.
Crisiano Ronaldo cut a very frustrated and fed up character during and after Manchester United’s 4-0 defeat at Brighton on Saturday.
Graeme Souness has agreed with Manchester United star Cristiano Ronaldo's claim about the culture at Old Trafford.
Cristiano Ronaldo could not help but laugh as Manchester United collapsed in dramatic fashion against Brighton & Hove Albion at the Amex Stadium on Saturday evening.
Cristiano Ronaldo has thanked fans for voting him as Manchester United’s April player of the month.
Rene Meulensteen has told Manchester United that Cristiano Ronaldo is not the problem at Old Trafford this season.
An advert for Manchester United's summer tour featuring Cristiano Ronaldo has been leaked. But despite the suggestion that it could hint at the superstar's plans to remain with the Reds next season, some are not convinced.
Cristiano Ronaldo very rarely needs to be given any incentive to perform, but he may have been given just that ahead of Manchester United’s clash with Brighton this weekend.