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      ‘Players have done a lot worse things’ – Roy Keane defends Cristiano Ronaldo after Man Utd star refused to come on

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      MANCHESTER UNITED legend Roy Keane defended Cristiano Ronaldo after he was axed by Erik ten Hag for tonight’s clash at Chelsea.Ronaldo, 37, refused to come on against Tottenham on Wednesday’s 2-0 victory and stormed down the tunnel at Old Trafford with injury time still to play before leaving the stadium entirely.

      Manchester United superstar Cristiano Ronaldo was dropped by manager Erik ten HagCredit: Rex
      Manchester United legend Roy Keane defended Cristiano Ronaldo after he was axedCredit: Alamy
      As a result, United boss Erik ten Hag didn’t include the five-time Ballon d’Or winner in the squad for the match against the Blues and ordered him to train by himself at Carrington.
      Keane, though, insists Ronaldo’s attitude does not worry him as he claims others “have done a lot worse things” at United.
      The footballer-turned-pundit believes this is just a case of the Portugal captain feeling “frustrated” but needs to take his punishment.
      Keane told Sky Sports: “Well, obviously the manager has made a decision to leave him out.
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      “He’s disappointed at Ronaldo [for] not wanting to go on in the 87th [or] 88th minute and the fact he walked down the tunnel. He’s obviously being punished for it.
      “But I try to see as well from the player’s point of view, he’s obviously had enough and I think it’s been brewing over the last few weeks with Ronaldo.
      “But I will sill try and defend him, I still think he’s a human being, he’s got flaws, he feels frustrated that he’s not been properly getting opportunities and he’s had enough.
      “He’s walked down the tunnel, I think players have done a lot worse things at Man Utd. I think it happens, it’s human nature.
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      “Everyone was talking after the game that they beat Spurs, it was a big win – best performance in years. Absolute rubbish, Spurs were terrible. Man Utd managed to beat Spurs as well last year at home when I think Ronaldo got a hat-trick.
      “So he’s more than capable of getting on that pitch and making a difference. But he has to take his punishment, is there a way back for him? I’m not sure.
      “I’d be more worried if Ronaldo was sitting on the bench every week laughing his head off and not caring. I think the guy cares.
      “I’ve said it before, this game is full of bluffers and he’s certainly not one of them. I think he cares about the club, I think he wants to play, he needs to play. World class player, people saying he’s not the player he was 10 years ago. Of course he’s not.
      “But he was the leading goalscorer last year for Man Utd. He went to Man Utd last year, to a bad Man Utd team – really bad team – [and] he was still leading goalscorer.”
      Keane’s stance was similar to that of Rio Ferdinand, who claimed Ronaldo should be treated “differently” as he’s “special”.
      Ronnie’s former team-mate said: “The way of treating him is different to everybody else. Communication. That’s probably the first time in his life where that’s not upheld by the manager.
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      “I’m not saying he was right but there are special players sometimes in a squad that things work differently for.
      “It’s important for the team to see that he is communicated with. He’s 37. He probably needs that more than ever.” More

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      Man Utd ‘willing to let Cristiano Ronaldo leave on free transfer in January to get rid of star… but have no takers’

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      MANCHESTER UNITED may have to let dejected superstar Cristiano Ronaldo go for free in January because they have received no offers.Ronaldo, 37, refused to come on against Tottenham on Wednesday’s 2-0 win and stormed down the tunnel at Old Trafford with injury time still to play before leaving the stadium entirely.
      Manchester United superstar Cristiano Ronaldo has no suitors willing to sign himCredit: AFP
      Manchester United are willing to let Cristiano Ronaldo go for free in JanuaryCredit: Reuters
      As a result, United manager Erik ten Hag has axed the five-time Ballon d’Or winner for tonight’s clash at Chelsea and ordered him to train by himself at Carrington.
      The star forward’s future with the Red Devils has become uncertain and he could soon be on the move.
      However, ESPN report that the Red Devils have received no interest for the Portugal international even though they have made him available since the summer when he expressed his desire to leave.
      According to i, United are even willing to let the 37-year-old go for free in the January transfer window if his super agent Jorge Mendes can’t find him a new home.
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      The Manchester giants have opted to cut their losses and move on if need be.
      The same report claims Ronnie’s “astronomical wages” and “ego” have put off the majority of clubs he would be willing to end his career at.
      The Real Madrid legend has fallen down the pecking order ever since Ten Hag’s arrival.
      Ronaldo has only managed a mere total of two goals and one assist in 12 appearances across all competitions this season.
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      Even though the ex-Juventus star registered 700 club goals he is still unable to break into the starting line-up.
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      Cristiano Ronaldo breaks silence just hours before Man Utd clash at Chelsea following exile by Erik ten Hag

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      CRISTIANO RONALDO has thrown his support behind his Manchester United team-mates ahead of their trip to Chelsea.The Red Devils are taking on Premier league rivals Chelsea at Stamford Bridge in a 5.30pm kick-off.
      Ronaldo has posted a supportive message to team-mates despite being banishedCredit: PA
      But Erik ten Hag and his United squad will be without Ronaldo, 37, who was banished by the Dutch boss for defying his orders.
      Ronaldo refused to come on as a late substitute in Man Utd’s 2-0 win over Tottenham on Wednesday.
      The 700 career club-goal man stormed down the tunnel before full-time, stealing the headlines away from United’s fine performance.
      Ronaldo could also be fined two weeks wages for the incident.
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      Despite not being in the matchday squad, Ronaldo said on Instagram ahead of United vs Chelsea: “Lets go Manchester United.”
      Ronaldo said storming off against Tottenham was in “the heat of the moment”.
      He also called for unity and vowed to not give in to the pressure.
      Ronaldo said: “As I’ve always done throughout my career, I try to live and play respectfully towards my colleagues, my adversaries and my coaches. That hasn’t changed.
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      “I haven’t changed. I’m the same person and the same professional that I’ve been for the last 20 years playing elite football, and respect has always played a very important role in my decision making process.
      “I started very young, the older and most experienced players examples were always very important to me.
      “Therefore, later on, I’ve always tried to set the example myself for the youngsters that grew in all the teams that I’ve represented.
      “Unfortunately that’s not always possible and sometimes the heat of the moment get’s the best of us.
      “Right now, I just feel that I have to keep working hard in Carrington, support my team-mates and be ready for everything in any given game.
      “Giving in to the pressure is not an option. It never was.
      “This is Manchester United, and united we must stand. Soon we’ll be together again.”
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      Ronaldo could have played his last game for Man Utd.
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      Marseille rule themselves out of making Cristiano Ronaldo transfer with brutal comments about the Man Utd legend

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      MARSEILLE president Pablo Longoria has ruled out a move for wantaway Manchester United forward Cristiano Ronaldo.The French club were linked with a move for the 37-year-old in the summer when he wanted out of Old Trafford after United failed to qualify for the Champions League.
      Marseille have snubbed RonaldoCredit: Getty
      Ronaldo refused to come on as a sub in the 2-0 win over Tottenham, defying his manager’s ordersCredit: PA
      However, Marseille turned down the chance to sign the 700 club-goal man, joining a long list of Europe’s top teams to do so.
      Ronaldo is still having issues at United with the five-time Ballon d’Or winner at odds with boss Erik ten Hag.
      He also finds himself stuck on the substitutes bench and refused to come on as a substitute in Wednesday’s 2-0 win over Tottenham.
      As a result, he was banished from the squad for this weekend’s trip to Stamford Bridge.
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      Despite this, Marseille are still not keen on the prospect of signing Ronaldo, with club president Longoria slamming the ex-Real Madrid ace saying “we prefer team players”.
      Speaking to RMC Sport, as quoted by A BOLA, Longoria said: “Football is very easy and you have to do what you can with the means you have at your disposal, always maintaining financial stability. 
      “Marseille need a balanced economic situation and we are a long way from being able to count on players like that, with great stars. 
      “We prefer team players, who put the individual at the service of the collective. 
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      “We have a project where all the players work for the team.”
      SunSport exclusively revealed Ten Hag wants Ronaldo GONE.
      Ronaldo was forced to train on his own on Friday and will not be allowed to re-join the first-team squad until after their next match.
      He is also facing a staggering £720,000 fine — two weeks’ wages — for defying his manager. More

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      Man Utd, Chelsea and Liverpool set for Frenkie de Jong transfer battle in January with Barcelona star’s future unclear

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      MANCHESTER UNITED, Chelsea and Liverpool are reportedly set to battle it out for Frenkie de Jong’s signature in the January transfer window.The Barcelona midfielder, 25, was linked with a move to both United and Chelsea in the summer.
      De Jong has been heavily linked with a move away from Barcelona for some timeCredit: Getty
      The Red Devils agreed a fee of £72million including add-ons for the Dutchman back in July.
      But backdated wage payments that Barcelona owed the player stalled the deal and ended up forcing it to collapse.
      New Blues owner Todd Boehly then tried to hijack United’s target late on in the window, but that too was unsuccessful.
      However, De Jong has been out of favour with Barca boss Xavi so far this season, starting just five games in all competitions.
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      And the Catalan giants are set to be eliminated from the Champions League before the knockout rounds after only one win from their opening four matches.
      According to ESPN, the lack of game time and need to recoup some of the money lost by their imminent European exit could make De Jong an easier acquisition in January.
      Chelsea remain light in midfield after N’Golo Kante underwent hamstring surgery this week, with the Frenchman expected to be out for four months.
      Jorginho’s future is also up in the air as he is out of contract at the end of the campaign.
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      It is understood Chelsea now have a good relationship with HCM Sports Management – who list De Jong as their client.
      Meanwhile, United also remain interested in the former Ajax man – with Erik ten Hag having previously coached him at the Eredivisie side.
      However, the Red Devils will struggle to do a deal in January given they spent more than £200m in the summer window.
      And Liverpool could yet beat both of them to De Jong, with Jurgen Klopp thought to be still in the market for a midfielder.
      The Reds brought Arthur Melo in on loan after injury problems, but he has barely featured due to struggles with injury.
      De Jong recently spoke about the pressure he received from Barcelona chiefs during the summer as they tried to force him out of the Nou Camp.
      Earlier this month, he told Ziggo Sport: “I was calm. I decided in May that I wanted to stay. My opinion has never changed during this entire period.
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      “I stayed calm. But then you know the pressure would start to come.
      “Yes, from the newspapers, from the president, exactly. From everywhere actually. But I wanted to stay at Barca so it never baffled me.” More

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      Ex-Celtic star Jeremie Frimpong ‘lined up by Premier League giants Manchester United’ as shock January transfer target

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      JEREMIE FRIMPONG has reportedly been lined up for a stunning move to the Premier League.Manchester United have been rumoured to be keeping an eye on the former City defender.
      Frimpong scored a double against Shalke earlier this month
      Frimpong joined Celtic back in 2019 under the rule of former boss Neil Lennon.
      The Dutch defender arrived at Parkhead with great promise after leaving the highly-rated Manchester City academy.
      And the youngster won everything there was to win in Scotland, claiming the Premiership title, the Scottish Cup and the League Cup.
      He even won the fans’ young player of the year award in 2020 for his performances in the green and white.
      He was then sold to Bayer Leverkusen for a cool £11.5 million in the summer of 2021 on a four year deal.
      But now his form in Germany has seen him linked with a footballing giant.
      Man U are now reportedly lining up a move for the Dutch defender, according to Sky Sports.
      They reckon that Red Devils boss Erik Ten Hag has Frimpong ‘on his radar’ as they look to strengthen in the right-back slot.
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      Currently, England international Aaron Wan-Bissaka and Diego Dalot have occupied that position.
      But with their lacklustre form, the Old Trafford side may be looking at other options in the January transfer window.
      Meanwhile, former Hoops boss Neil Lennon is ‘interested’ in the Northern Ireland job after they sacked Ian Baraclough yesterday.
      The former Celtic boss was shown the door by Omonia as the club blamed “competitive instability” over the last few months for their decision.
      But he is tipped to make a quick return to management.
      Scotland hero Alan Rough insists the former Hibs man is interested in taking over his national team.

      Speaking on the PLZ Football Show, he said: “They have a ready made replacement waiting in Neil Lennon. It remains to be seen whether he fancies it.
      “I’ve heard he is interested in it, yeah. He’s interested but it doesn’t mean he’s going to get it.”
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      ‘It’s a privilege’ – Ruben Neves flirts with Barcelona transfer in blow to Man Utd and Arsenal

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      RUBEN NEVES admits it would be a “privilege” to play for Barcelona in a blow to Manchester United and Arsenal.Flirting with a move to Spain next year, the Wolves star also hailed Barca as “one of the world’s best clubs.”
      Wolves star Ruben Neves has been flirting with a move to Barcelona next summerCredit: Getty
      Neves, 25, is a Molineux legend after joining for £16million from Porto in 2017.
      But the Portugal international’s contract is out of contract in 2024.
      And Neves seems highly unlikely to pen an extension as Wolves struggle to find some form.
      Man Utd are big admirers of the tenacious playmaker.
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      Meanwhile, Arsenal have also been linked as they seek more midfield options.
      However, reports in Spain claim Barcelona are leading the race as Sergio Busquets prepares to depart next summer.
      Xavi Hernandez has been looking at Chelsea’s Jorginho, Man City’s Rodri and Bayern Munich’s Joshua Kimmich.
      But Neves is more similar in style to Busquets, making him an ideal replacement.
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      And as Barca begin to gather funds for a potential £50m deal, Neves has now openly hailed the Catalans as one of the best teams around.
      He said: “Who wouldn’t want to play for Barcelona?
      “If you ask in general, all the players want to play for Barca, one of the best clubs in the world. It’s a privilege for me to be associated with this team.
      “I’m going to do my job. I’m going to focus as much as possible here because we have a lot of competition.
      “I have to focus as much as possible on Wolves. Having a good season here, things will come very naturally.”
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      Neves is now in his sixth season with Wolves, scoring 26 times in 223 outings.
      He also has 32 caps for Portugal and is virtually guaranteed a seat on the plane to next month’s Qatar World Cup. More

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      Man Utd could sign Atletico Madrid star Joao Felix on loan transfer in January to replace Cristiano Ronaldo

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      MANCHESTER UNITED could reportedly target Joao Felix in January to replace Cristiano Ronaldo.SunSport exclusively revealed last night that boss Erik ten Hag wants Ronaldo gone after he refused to come off the bench against Tottenham.
      Manchester United could target Joao Felix to replace Cristiano RonaldoCredit: Reuters
      Ronaldo trained away from the first-tram today after refusing to come off the bench against TottenhamCredit: Getty
      Meanwhile in Madrid, Felix is claimed to want to leave Atletico either in January or in the summer.
      That could pave the way for United to make their move, according to Spanish outlet Deportes Cuatro.
      Reports in Spain suggest a loan move in January is an option, with a view to a permanent deal next summer.
      Felix is represented by Jorge Mendes, the same agent who deals with Cristiano Ronaldo.
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      And Mendes could be a busy man come January, with the potential for him to negotiate deals for both of the Portuguese stars.
      The Red Devils have already been linked with Felix in recent weeks.
      Ronaldo’s strop, which has seen him banished from first-team training ahead of tomorrow’s trip to Chelsea, has only heightened speculation that he could quit the club.
      Although United will reportedly face stiff competition if they do decide to swoop for Felix.
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      Spanish outlet AS say both Bayern Munich and Paris Saint-Germain, plus an unnamed Premier League team are keen on his signature.
      They say that club could be Manchester United.
      But PSG are already thought to be in contact with Felix over a potential deal.
      Atletico are hoping the 22-year-old stars for Portugal at the World Cup to give his market value a boost ahead of the January window. More