Man Utd news: Cristiano Ronaldo sends hurtful message as dressing room antics split opinions

Manchester United striker Cristiano Ronaldo has been urged to retire by a Premier League legend, as he continues to have a growing influence behind the scenes at Old Trafford

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Manchester United superstar striker Cristiano Ronaldo has been sent a stinging message by Premier League iconic Frank Leboeuf after his return to Old Trafford.

The former Chelsea defender has suggested that Ronaldo, who has won five Ballon d’Or awards during his career, becomes a “normal player” once he returns to the Premier League.

It comes after reports that Ronaldo’s dressing room antics at Old Trafford are dividing opinion after he approached Ralf Rangnick and suggested a change to the current squad to help make the best of it. he.

And Mauricio Pochettino’s ‘real feelings’ about the Manchester United job have been revealed as interest from Real Madrid also emerged.

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Pochettino’s ‘real emotions’

Mauricio Pochettino’s feelings about the Manchester United manager’s job have been revealed.

Mirror Football reported earlier this season that former Spurs boss Pochettino has become the frontrunner for Manchester United’s job next summer, with the Old Trafford hierarchy confident of finding their man. .

But now there are many rivals interested in his signature from Real Madrid after Los Blancos club president Florentino Perez was impressed with his rivals in the Premier League. Champions League The last 16 draw with Paris Saint Germain.

And now United may have a real battle on their hands to achieve their number one goal next summer.

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Ronaldo’s antics divide opinion

Cristiano Ronaldo reportedly approached Manchester United interim manager Ralf Rangnick to suggest tactical changes that could bring out the best in him.

The Portuguese forward is widely reported to have gained influence in the Manchester United dressing room all season, but this is not the first time he has pulled such antics at one of the clubs. his set.

His former Juventus Coach Maurizio Sarri, as well as former Manchester United team-mate Dimitar Berbatov spoke about the Portuguese striker’s actions behind the scenes as they worked with them.

And those words should give Ralf Rangnick some warning about what he can expect before he sets foot in the United dressing room.

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Leboeuf’s painful message

Chelsea Legendary Frank Leboeuf has sent a stinging message to Cristiano Ronaldo – urging the Portuguese superstar to retire instead of continuing his career at Old Trafford.

Ronaldo returned to the club to much fanfare last summer, but his return home game didn’t make him imagine as the Red Devils have struggled to achieve consistency. on the field.

The club’s difficulties led to their replacement Ole Gunnar Solskjaer with Ralf Rangnick, but Leboeuf thinks the new boss has not yet achieved the form Ronaldo has seen in the past.

And the Frenchman said that Ronaldo should retire, instead of becoming an “ordinary player”.

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