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Cristiano Ronaldo is not in Bangkok as Manchester United play Liverpool on Tuesday

United boss ten Hag insists Ronaldo is not for sale

Erik ten Hag says Manchester United star Cristiano Ronaldo is not for sale and remains in his plans.

Cristiano Ronaldo's future remains shrouded in uncertainty

Ronaldo skips Thailand tour due to family issue

Cristiano Ronaldo will not be on the plane to Thailand for the start of Manchester United's pre-season tour as the star has been granted additional time off to deal with a family issue.

Soccer • 07 Jul 22

Messi scored all of Argentina's goals in Pamplona

Messi nets five, Nations League brace for Ronaldo

Argentina striker Lionel Messi scored five goals in a 5-0 friendly win over Estonia, a result which helped him overtake Hungary's great Ferenc Puskas among the all-time international top scorers.

Soccer • 05 Jun 22

Ronaldo and United endured a frustrating campaign

Ronaldo happy at Man United and targeting trophies

Cristiano Ronaldo says he is happy to be at Manchester United and has targeted winning trophies under Erik Ten Hag next season.

Soccer • 03 Jun 22

The six nominees for the PFA men's prize

De Bruyne and Liverpool trio up for PFA Player of Year

Manchester City playmaker Kevin De Bruyne could be on course for a hat-trick of Professional Footballers' Association men's player of the year awards after he was shortlisted for the 2022 prize.

Soccer • 01 Jun 22

Lionel Messi is the highest paid athlete in the world

Messi tops Forbes' highest-paid athletes list

Lionel Messi was the world's highest-paid athlete over the last year, according to the annual Forbes list that had the Paris Saint-Germain forward ahead of the NBA's LeBron James and Manchester United's Cristiano Ronaldo.

Soccer • 11 May 22

Liverpool fans observe a minutes applause to show support for Cristiano Ronaldo

Ronaldo thanks Liverpool fans for show of support

Manchester United forward Cristiano Ronaldo thanked supporters of Liverpool for their display of support in Tuesday's Premier League meeting between the teams.

Soccer • 21 Apr 22

The Manchester United star and his partner have said the loss is the "greatest pain that any parents can feel"

Cristiano Ronaldo heartache after death of his baby boy

Cristiano Ronaldo and his partner Georgina Rodriguez have announced that one of their newborn twins has died.

Soccer • 18 Apr 22

David De Gea: 'We're still there fighting for the top four but for sure we need to keep improving because I think it's not enough if we keep playing like this'

De Gea worried by United's form despite 'massive' win

David De Gea's delight at Manchester United's "massive" win in the race for Champions League qualification came with a warning that they are still not performing well enough to finish in the top four.

Soccer • 17 Apr 22

Ronaldo had returned to the Man United XI but could not find the net

Updated Police investigating Ronaldo fan incident at Goodison

Merseyside Police have launched an investigation following an incident in which Manchester United forward Cristiano Ronaldo appeared to knock a mobile phone out of a supporter's hand at Everton.

Soccer • 10 Apr 22

Cristiano Ronaldo's heroics earned his team a crucial win.

Ronaldo saves United & hits incredible milestone

Manchester United striker Cristiano Ronaldo etched his name into the record books as football's all-time leading scorer with 807 goals after a brilliant hat-trick against Premier League rivals Tottenham Hotspur on Saturday.

Soccer • 12 Mar 22

Manchester City have not had a traditional striker since Sergio Aguero left last year

Manchester City need a striker, admits Guardiola

Pep Guardiola has reiterated his belief that Manchester City need to sign a striker despite his side sitting top of the Premier League without one.

Soccer • 06 Mar 22

Marcus Rashford has been struggling for form

Rangnick backs Rashford to rediscover top form

Ralf Rangnick backed "abundant talent" Marcus Rashford to rediscover his top form as wasteful Manchester United prepare to face rivals Manchester City.

Soccer • 05 Mar 22

'Nonsense' - Rangnick quashes captaincy change talk

Ralf Rangnick has confirmed Harry Maguire will continue to captain Manchester United for the rest of the season, describing recent speculation as 'absolute nonsense'.

Soccer • 18 Feb 22

Man United players argue with referee Peter Bankes during the 2-0 Premier League win over Brighton

Man United charged by FA for surrounding referee

Manchester United have been charged by the FA for their reaction to Brighton captain Lewis Dunk's challenge on Anthony Elanga.

Soccer • 16 Feb 22

Ralf Rangnick wants a new, younger striker at Old Trafford

United need to sign young striker, says Rangnick

Ralf Rangnick says it is "obvious" that Manchester United will need a new young striker this summer.

Soccer • 11 Feb 22

Ronaldo is on a major goal drought by his lofty standards

Rangnick not blaming Ronaldo for United's blunt edge

Ralf Rangnick says Cristiano Ronaldo is not to blame for Manchester United's lack of goals as the interim manager called for the side to find their cutting edge against Southampton.

Soccer • 11 Feb 22

Ronaldo (R) consoles Anthony Elanga (L) after his penalty miss gave victory to Middlesbrough

Man United dumped out after shootout loss to Boro

Manchester United are out of the FA Cup after a penalty shootout defeat at home to Middlesbrough.

Soccer • 04 Feb 22

Cristiano Ronaldo may have to sit out the weekend game against West Ham

Ronaldo a doubt for West Ham clash due to neck injury

Cristiano Ronaldo is a doubt for United's match against West Ham due to a neck complaint.

Soccer • 21 Jan 22

Cristiano Ronaldo is replaced at Brentford

Rangnick defends decision to replace raging Ronaldo

Ralf Rangnick stood by his decision to substitute Cristiano Ronaldo despite the striker's angry reaction during Manchester United's 3-1 win at Brentford.

Soccer • 20 Jan 22

The German coach would welcome more direct talking within the squad

Rangnick: United players need to speak out like Ronaldo

Ralf Rangnick has encouraged Manchester United's players to hold each other to account after Cristiano Ronaldo warned their poor season will continue if their mentality does not improve.

Soccer • 14 Jan 22

Cristiano Ronaldo: "We can do it better, all of us."

Ronaldo: Finishing outside the top three not acceptable

Cristiano Ronaldo claims finishing outside the top three in the Premier League would be unacceptable for Manchester United.

Soccer • 13 Jan 22

Ralf Rangnick felt his players showed a more positive mindset in Thursday's 3-1 win against Burnley

Rangnick pleased by reaction in win over Burnley

Ralf Rangnick was pleased by the reaction and improved body language displayed by Manchester United's players as they beat Burnley days on from the meek draw at Newcastle.

Soccer • 31 Dec 21

'Whinge-bags' - Gary Neville rips into United stars

Gary Neville labelled Manchester United's players 'whinge-bags' as he slated a 'shocking' first-half performance against Newcastle.

Soccer • 27 Dec 21

PSG to face Real Madrid after Champions League redraw

Paris St Germain will face Real Madrid in a titanic clash in the last 16 of the Champions League while Manchester United take on Atletico Madrid after UEFA declared the original draw void due to a technical error in the process.

Soccer • 15 Dec 21