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Cristiano Ronaldo is set to line up against the side that nearly him in the summer

'Immense' Ronaldo could never wear sky blue - Solskjaer

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has hailed Cristiano Ronaldo's "immense" impact at Manchester United and insisted the idea of the Portuguese wearing a blue City shirt on derby day was simply impossible.

Soccer • 05 Nov 21

It's the Ronaldo show at Old Trafford but should it be?

Manchester derby poised for 'Bullseye' moment

On Saturday morning Manchester City will play the role of the slightly down-crested and defeated Bullseye contestants as Jim Bowen wheels out the speedboat they've just missed out on.

Premier League • 05 Nov 21

Stephen Kenny: "I do think there's huge interest around the country."

Kenny says fans buying into 'unprecedented' evolution

Stephen Kenny believes the Irish public is buying into "an exciting period of development" as he looks forward to leading his side out at a full Aviva Stadium for the first time next week.

Soccer • 04 Nov 21

The Portuguese, not for the first time, came to United's rescue with a last-gasp goal

Solskjaer: Ronaldo goal 'a Michael Jordan moment'

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer likened Cristiano Ronaldo to Michael Jordan after the Manchester United star once again rescued his side in the Champions League.

Soccer • 03 Nov 21

Gasperini saw his side thwarted by United and Ronaldo late on once again

Atalanta boss bemused by 'Ronaldo problem' claims

Atalanta manager Gian Piero Gasperini laughed off the notion that Cristiano Ronaldo has been to blame for Manchester United's inconsistent form after the 36-year-old scored another late goal against his club in the Champions League on Tuesday night.

Soccer • 03 Nov 21

Cristiano Ronaldo scored both goals as Manchester United came from behind twice in Bergamo

Ronaldo saves Man Utd once again with late equaliser

Cristiano Ronaldo scored a stoppage-time equaliser as Manchester United twice came from behind to draw 2-2 away to Atalanta in the Champions League.

Soccer • 02 Nov 21

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer insists external criticism isn't getting to him

Solskjaer happy to accept any and all criticism

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer says he has always enjoyed criticism and told detractors to keep it coming as the under-fire Manchester United manager heads to Italy looking to build on the much-needed win at Tottenham.

Soccer • 01 Nov 21

Cristiano Ronaldo volleys home the opener

United dismantle Spurs to give Solskjaer crucial win

Manchester United thrashed Tottenham Hotspur 3-0 with goals from Cristiano Ronaldo, Edinson Cavani and Marcus Rashford in the Premier League on Saturday to ease the pressure on under-fire manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.

Soccer • 30 Oct 21

Ronaldo: 'This is on us, only on us, because there's no one else to blame'

Ronaldo and Shaw front up after Liverpool drubbing

Manchester United forward Cristiano Ronaldo blamed the team for Sunday's 5-0 defeat at home to Liverpool and said fans of the Old Trafford club deserve better.

Soccer • 25 Oct 21

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer celebrating after his side's thrilling comeback win

Ole: Match-winner Ronaldo showed he's a team player

Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer said Cristiano Ronaldo had answered many critics of his value to the team with his display in the 3-2 Champions League win over Atalanta on Wednesday.

Soccer • 20 Oct 21

Ronaldo caps thrilling United comeback to beat Atalanta

Cristiano Ronaldo scored the winner as Manchester United came back from two goals down to beat Atalanta 3-2 in the Champions League at Old Trafford.

Soccer • 20 Oct 21

Champions League: Man United 3-2 Atalanta - recap

Second-half goals from Marcus Rashford, Harry Maguire and Cristiano Ronaldo see Manchester United stage a comeback to beat Atalanta 3-2 in the Champions League group stages.

Soccer • 20 Oct 21

(L to R): Neymar, Leo Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo

Messi & Ronaldo on Ballon d'Or shortlist yet again

Six-time winner Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, a five-time victor, were among the 30 names revealed on Friday for the Ballon d'Or award.

Soccer • 08 Oct 21

Cristiano Ronaldo was on the bench against Everton

Ronaldo should have started against Everton - Ferguson

Former Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson said Cristiano Ronaldo should have started last weekend's 1-1 home draw with Everton instead of being brought on as a second-half substitute by current boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.

Soccer • 05 Oct 21

Cristiano Ronaldo and David De Gea made the difference

Solskjaer hails De Gea and Ronaldo after last-gasp win

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer lauded world-class David De Gea and matchwinner Cristiano Ronaldo after Manchester United secured a thrilling last-gasp Champions League comeback win against Villarreal.

Soccer • 30 Sep 21

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer says he must closely monitor Cristiano Ronaldo's workload

Solskjaer: No surprise if Ronaldo plays on into his 40s

Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer would not be surprised if Cristiano Ronaldo played on into his 40s.

Soccer • 25 Sep 21

Ed Woodward will leave United at the end of the year

Woodward: Manchester United are on the right track

Ed Woodward is "more confident than ever" that Manchester United are on the "right track" having brought in the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo over the summer.

Soccer • 17 Sep 21

David de Gea of Manchester United looks on dejectedly

Lingard howler gifts Young Boys victory

Manchester United's Champions League campaign got off to a nightmare start as Jordan Siebatcheu's stoppage-time strike earned Young Boys a famous 2-1 victory against Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's 10 men in Switzerland.

Soccer • 14 Sep 21

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer says he must manage Cristiano Ronaldo's minutes

Solskjaer: No pressure to pick Ronaldo for every game

Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer insists he is not under pressure to pick Cristiano Ronaldo for every game.

Soccer • 13 Sep 21

Nemanja Matic (left) and Cristiano Ronaldo

Matic hails Ronaldo's impact on Man Utd crowd

Nemanja Matic is delighted by Cristiano Ronaldo's Old Trafford return and sees no reason why this season cannot end in Manchester United success.

Soccer • 12 Sep 21

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer embraces Cristiano Ronaldo

Solskjaer hails 'clinical' Ronaldo's instant impact

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer heaped praise on Cristiano Ronaldo after the returning Manchester United great followed a pre-match speech with a brace on his Old Trafford homecoming against Newcastle.

Soccer • 11 Sep 21

Premier League: Manchester United 4-1 Newcastle recap

Look back at the key moments as Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice on his Old Trafford return.

Soccer • 11 Sep 21

Cristiano Ronaldo's first spell with United saw him help them secure a haul of silverware that included the Champions League and three Premier League titles

'Pressure is a privilege' after Ronaldo's return

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer never feared Cristiano Ronaldo would join Manchester City and welcomes the pressure brought by the Manchester United star's return home.

Soccer • 11 Sep 21

Ronaldo (R) pictured at training with Juan Mata this week

Updated Bruce aiming to spoil Ronaldo's return to Old Trafford

Steve Bruce has challenged Newcastle to gatecrash Cristiano Ronaldo's homecoming party as Manchester United prepare to welcome back their former superstar.

Soccer • 10 Sep 21

Andrew Omobamidele is hopeful about Ireland's future

Ireland have taken a big step forward - Omobamidele

Andrew Omobamidele is convinced the Republic of Ireland have taken a significant step forward despite seeing their hopes of World Cup qualification all but ended.

Soccer • 08 Sep 21