Cristiano Ronaldo endured a frosty reception from Manchester United team-mate Bruno Fernandes as they reunited for Portugal s World Cup preparations.
The superstar forward, who has cut a frustrated figure at Old Trafford this term following an off-season spent reportedly seeking an exit, roundly criticised the club in an interview with broadcaster Piers Morgan.
In excerpts published ahead of the full discussion, Ronaldo took aim at boss Erik ten Hag, United s ownership under the Glazer family, and several other members of their hierarchy.
His comments have been widely criticised since, though with United now not in domestic action until after Qatar 2022, Ronaldo s interaction with club-mates was always going to be minimised.
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The A-League are exploring a shock move for Cristiano Ronaldo with his Manchester United career appearing to be almost certainly over.
The Portugal captain, who made a sensational return to United early last season, looks to have curtailed his second spell at Old Trafford after a fiery interview with Piers Morgan for TalkTV.
Ronaldo criticised Red Devils manager Erik ten Hag and owners the Glazer family, also claiming senior figures had attempted to push him out despite reports he sought an exit before this season started.
The 37-year-old s focus is now on the World Cup in Qatar amid uncertainty over his future.
Australian Professional Leagues CEO Danny Townsend on Thursday revealed he has contacted Ronaldo s representative Jorge Mendes in a bold attempt …
Serie A side Milan have agreed in principle to sign Spartak Moscow defender Salvatore Bocchetti on loan for the rest of the season.
Salvatore Bocchetti is set to join Milan on loan from Spartak Moscow until the end of the season.
The Russian Premier League club released a statement on Tuesday confirming that a deal has been agreed in principle for the Italy international defender to return to his homeland for the rest of the 2014-15 campaign pending a medical.
Bocchetti has been reduced to just three league appearances this term and has been in Russia since 2010, having spent three years at Rubin Kazan.
The 28-year-old will be viewing his move to Milan as a chance to kickstart his career.
Genoa were linked with Bocchetti earlier this seas…
Spain striker Fernando Torres has admitted that he lost his passion for playing football after enduring the toughest period of his career.
The 28-year-old silenced his critics by scoring a brilliant double in his country s 4-0 demolition of Republic of Ireland on Wednesday night.
And the former Atletico Madrid striker could not hide his delight at scoring his first major tournament goals since netting the winner in the Euro 2008 final.
He told The Sun: I was pleased with my personal performance and very happy to have scored but I’m mainly happy because the team won.
We re confident now because we feel as strong as ever, because we played well. We have to keep playing like this.
We knew scoring early would set us up well. We needed the comfor…
Leo Duarte is set to join Serie A side AC Milan after Flamengo head coach Jorge Jesus confirmed it s all done .
Flamengo defender Duarte has been linked to Milan and Italian rivals Roma after impressing for the Brazilian club.
But Milan are poised to complete a reported €11million deal for Duarte on a five-year contract.
I m sure Duarte will become a Milan player, it s all done, Jesus told Radio Brasil following Sunday s 3-2 win over Botafogo.
He s preparing for his move to Europe. I wish him all the best.
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Duarte has made almost 100 appearances for Flamengo since debuting in 2016, with the 23-year-old centre-…
Will Kylian Mbappe join Real Madrid before the transfer window shuts?
It has been confirmed that Mbappe wants to leave Paris Saint-Germain, despite Lionel Messi s arrival.
Madrid must now strike an agreement with PSG or wait to sign the France international on a free transfer.
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Paris Saint-Germain want €220million for wantaway Real Madrid target Kylian Mbappe, according to the front page of Thursday s Diario AS.
Madrid reportedly offered €160m for Mbappe, who is out of contract at the end of 2021-22, as PSG sporting director Leonardo confirmed the Frenchman s desire to leave Paris on Wednesday.
PSG are said to named their price, with RMC claiming Madrid will make an improved offer for Mb…
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Making their first Premier League appearance at Villa Park since May 2016, Aston Villa will welcome Bournemouth to the Midlands on Saturday afternoon.
Starting with the hosts, while Villa may have thrown away their 1-0 half-time lead against Spurs last weekend, Dean Smith has plenty of positives to take away from their trip to North London. One of those positives will be the stellar start to the season of midfielder and Scotland international, John McGuinn. Finding the net against Tottenham last time out, the former Hibs man has three in his last three and also signed a new long-term deal at Villa Park on Deadline Day. Spending big over the summer and also winning seven of their last eight matches at Villa Park at the end of la…
Tom Brady is determined to help Birmingham maximise their potential having become minority owner of a club he hopes to help with promotion on and off the field.
Jaws dropped on both sides of the Atlantic when the seven-time Super Bowl winner recently announced he was coming on board at the Championship club.
Brady has entered into a partnership with Birmingham’s new owners Knighthead Capital Management and taken a minority stake, as well as becoming chairman of their new advisory board.
Any plans before kick off guys? See you at St. Andrew’s.
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The 46-year-old becomes the latest North American personality to sprinkle stardust on English football, with Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney transforming Wrexham and former …
Celtic ended their Europa League adventure by halting a dismal run against Spanish teams with a dramatic 3-2 win over Real Betis.
There was no Group G final-day reckoning, with places from top to bottom already decided with a game to spare, so Thursday s clash was all about playing for pride.
Betis are heading through to the knockout play-offs as runners-up, with Bayer Leverkusen having won the group, while third-placed Celtic have Europa Conference League knockout play-offs ahead of them.
Celtic had gone seven games without a win against Spanish opposition, but goals from Stephen Welsh, Ewan Henderson and David Turnbull, with a winner from the penalty spot in the 78th minute, saw off the LaLiga visitors to Parkhead.
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Swansea City defender Ashley Williams has signed a new three-year deal with the club.
The 28-year-old s fresh terms, which will keep him with the Welsh outfit until the summer of 2015, make him the latest player to commit his future to the Premier League side following goalkeeper Michel Vorm in September.
The new deal caps off a memorable October for Williams after he was handed the Wales captain s armband in place of Aaron Ramsey by national boss Chris Coleman.
I m delighted to get it signed. It s dragged on a bit but I m happy to finally sign and be part of this team. I m enjoying it here; it s a great place to be at the moment, Williams told the club s official website.
If we continue to work as hard as we have been, we will continue to go forward a…