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YEREVAN (CoinChapter.com) — Football legend Cristiano Ronaldo has once again parted ways with Manchester United Football Club (MUFC) in a dramatic exit. The decision comes days after he launched an exclusive NFT drop with cryptocurrency exchange Binance. Disappointed at his behavior, MANU fans slammed the footballer for turning his back on the club.
“Cristiano Ronaldo is to leave Manchester United by mutual agreement, with immediate effect.The club thanks him for his immense contribution across two spells at Old Trafford, scoring 145 goals in 346 appearances, and wishes him and his family well for the future,”
The club added that everyone at Manchester United remains focused on continuing the team’s progress under Erik ten Hag and is working together to deliver success on the pitch.
Ronaldo also confirmed his exit from MUFC in an official Twitter post.
The Portugal national has clashed with club manager Erik ten Hag. Ronaldo also accused the English club of betraying him and not caring enough about the sport.
Earlier this month, Cristiano Ronaldo gave a scandalous interview with British journalist Piers Morgan. During the interview, he slammed the club’s management and head coach for the current state of the Red Devils.
In what indicated a deep rift between him and the club’s manager, the five-time Ballon d’Or winner said he has no respect for Erik ten Hag. He also slammed former team-mates Gary Neville and Wayne Rooney and current younger players.
“Some people, they don’t want me here – not only the coach but the other two or three guys. Not only this year, but last year too…Honestly, I shouldn’t say that. But listen, I don’t care. People should listen to the truth. Yes, I feel betrayed,”
According to Ronaldo, the Red Devils have made zero progress since the cub’s legendary coach Sir Alex Ferguson left in 2013.
During the interview, Cristiano also targeted Machester United owners, the Glazer family. According to reports, he questioned their intentions with the club.
“Manchester is a marketing club, they will get its money from the marketing, the sports they don’t really care, in my opinion,”
His interview has allegedly impacted the club’s owners. Some reports suggest that the Glazer family might be looking to sell the club.
Manchester United Fans have been protesting against the Glazers for years. American billionaire Malcolm Glazer took over the club in 2005 in a £790 million deal primarily financed through loans received against the club’s assets.
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Following his scandalous interview, Ronaldo took to Twitter to promote his new Nonfungible Token (NFT) collection with Binance. The November 18 drop includes seven animated statues with four rarity levels. Additionally, 1.5 million new users who register and get verified with Binance will receive a Cristiano Ronaldo Mystery Box.
Fans of Manchester United slammed the footballer for the timing of his drop. They seemed disappointed that he would selfishly promote himself while discrediting the club.
Some fans supported the club’s management, while others claimed that it was sad that “Ronaldo has no self-awareness.”
“Think Ronaldo has tarnished his legacy at OT now…he’s a dead man walking at Utd. No one’s bigger than the club, in Ten Hag we trust,” o
While another fan called him “immature” for his attitude during the interview, others came out to back him.
Cristiano Ronaldo’s performance this season has been disappointing. He has scored only three goals in 16 appearances. Moreover, the club’s coach has benched him during several matches, resulting in his current bruised ego.
Meanwhile, fans will hope he performs better for Portugal in Qatar’s ongoing Football World Cup.
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