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      Cristiano Ronaldo misses out on staggering £11.5million pay off as details of his Man Utd axing emerge

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      CRISTIANO RONALDO has missed out on a huge £11.5MILLION after his Manchester United contract was terminated without a pay-off.The Red Devils confirmed on Tuesday evening that the Portuguese superstar’s deal with the club had ended “with immediate effect”.
      Ronaldo’s Man Utd contract was ripped up on TuesdayCredit: Reuters
      But prior to the decision, United chiefs took legal advice in an attempt to avoid having to hand Ronaldo any form of pay-off.
      They were keen to get rid of his £360,000-a-week contract without compensation.
      And, according to The Telegraph, they have now done just that.
      The report states that United “wanted a swift, clean resolution” which they have achieved.
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      Ronaldo’s contract being ripped up comes off the back of his remarkable interview with Piers Morgan last week.
      He criticised United, ex-manager Ralf Rangnick, current boss Erik ten Hag, and even club legends Wayne Rooney and Gary Neville.
      And it culminated in the Red Devils releasing a statement on Tuesday which confirmed the two parties had gone their separate ways.
      It read: “Cristiano Ronaldo is to leave Manchester United by mutual agreement, with immediate effect.
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      “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.”
      Yet despite Ronaldo missing out on more than £11m, former United team-mate Rio Ferdinand feels the Real Madrid legend will now be happy he can put this chapter of his career to bed.

      He said: “I think both parties will be delighted now.
      “He obviously [did] that interview with the mindset that he wanted to get out of the football club.
      “But I also think that Erik ten Hag will be [very happy too]. 
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      “What are the motivations [for where Ronaldo goes] next? Is it the Champions League, is it the money?
      “We’ll find out, I’m sure, in due course.” More

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      Man Utd lead Cody Gakpo transfer chase and can land Holland’s World Cup star for £43m as Cristiano Ronaldo replacement

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      MANCHESTER UNITED are leading the transfer race for PSV Eindhoven star Cody Gakpo, reports suggest.Gakpo, 23, enjoyed a flying start at the 2022 World Cup as he netted the opener in Holland’s 2-0 victory over Senegal on Monday.
      Manchester United are leading the transfer chase for PSV Eindhoven star Cody GakpoCredit: Rex
      The winger keeps raising his stock while under the watchful eye of several Premier League clubs, such as United, Liverpool, Arsenal, Leeds, Southampton and West Ham.
      According to CalcioMercato, however, the Red Devils are “above all” else in the ongoing bidding war for the Netherlands international.
      The same report suggests the Manchester giants have “taken more information” than their fellow suitors.
      That means United could land the forward as early as the January transfer window.
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      Gakpo would cost a minimum of £43million to move after he returns from the World Cup.
      United will be looking for an attacker to replace club legend Cristiano Ronaldo.
      The Red Devils terminated Ronaldo’s contract on Tuesday after the five-time Ballon d’Or winner’s bombshell interview with SunSport columnist Piers Morgan.
      And Gakpo could be a perfect successor as he has stood out this season with PSV in both the Eredivisie and the Europa League.
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      The Dutchman has amassed a staggering 13 goals and 17 assists in 24 appearances across all competitions.
      Gakpo has also been previously linked with a blockbuster move to Real Madrid. More

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      Wayne Rooney breaks silence on Cristiano Ronaldo’s Man Utd axing after war of words with former team-mate

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      WAYNE ROONEY has broken his silence on Cristiano Ronaldo’s stunning Manchester United axe.The Portuguese forward has departed Old Trafford for a second time after the Red Devils ripped up his contract on Tuesday.
      Wayne Rooney has had his say on Cristiano Ronaldo’s Man Utd exitCredit: Reuters
      The duo have been engaged in a recent war of words
      Ronaldo blasted United in a bombshell interview with Piers Morgan last week, leading to tonight’s decision by the club.
      But Ronnie also took aim at Rooney following previous comments made by the Englishman over his conduct, claiming Wazza was JEALOUS of his longevity and LOOKS.
      Rooney has now had his say over Ronaldo’s United departure.
      The ex-England captain reckons the announcement was inevitable following Ronnie’s talks with Piers.
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      But rather than blasting Ronaldo again, Rooney instead called him a “fantastic servant” to United before wishing him the best.
      Speaking on live TV with Sports 18, Roo said: “Am I surprised? No.
      “There was no other choice but that’s a shame because he’s been a fantastic servant to the club.
      “I wish him the best wherever he goes.”
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      Rooney’s comments come after he took aim at Ronaldo several times this season.
      After the Portuguese ace refused to come on as a sub against Spurs, Rooney said: “The things he has done from the start of season, it is not acceptable for Manchester United.”
      But Rooney’s thoughts only served to infuriate Ronaldo.

      He fired back in his Piers Morgan interview: “I don’t know why he criticises me so badly… probably because he finished his career and I’m still playing at a high level.
      “I’m not going to say that I’m looking better than him. Which is true…”
      It feels like the right time to seek a new challengeCristiano Ronaldo
      Ronaldo’s second spell at United came to an end on Wednesday, with the club releasing an abrupt statement.
      It read: “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.
      “Everyone at Manchester United remains focused on continuing the team’s progress under Erik ten Hag and working together to deliver success on the pitch.”
      Ronaldo himself released a statement too, which read: “Following talks with Manchester United, we’ve mutually agreed to end our contract.
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      “I love Manchester United and I love the fans, that will never ever change.
      “It feels like the right time to seek a new challenge. I wish Man Utd all the best”. More

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      Cristiano Ronaldo dropped hint at next club in Piers Morgan interview as star seeks transfer after Man Utd axing

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      CRISTIANO RONALDO appeared to drop a hint about his next club during his Piers Morgan interview.The 37-year-old’s Manchester United contract was ripped up on Tuesday as the club confirmed his deal had been terminated by “mutual consent”.
      Cristiano Ronaldo is searching for a club after having his Man Utd contract ripped upCredit: Getty
      He is now a free agent heading into the January transfer window, but it is unclear where he will end up.
      However, Ronaldo appeared to rule out a return to Sporting Lisbon or transfer to Napoli during his sit-down with Morgan last week.
      He initially claimed he had turned down £3MILLION PER WEEK to join a team in Saudi Arabia.
      And, speaking about his future, he then said: “You go [to] the clubs. But Jorge Mendes for example, has more than 100 players and they go Chelsea, they go Arsenal, they always mention Cristiano Ronaldo, they offer Cristiano. 
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      “Piers, let’s be honest, who is the most expensive player, salary player, that Premier League had in history? It’s me, even with 37 years old. Why they’re gonna…even… they even offer me to Sporting or Napoli?
      “I will be honest with you, I didn’t have many, many clubs. But I have many, many offers of other clubs. I didn’t change because I didn’t plan to do it. 

      “But what the press keeps saying, the garbage, is that nobody wants me, which is completely wrong. 
      “And I was happy here [at Man Utd] to be honest. I was motivated to do a great season here. But they continue to repeat that nobody wants Cristiano.
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      “How they don’t want a player who scored 32 goals last year, [including] with national team?”
      Sporting Lisbon boss Ruben Amorim has kept the door open about a possible move for Ronaldo.
      Speaking about the Portuguese legend’s interview with Morgan, Amorim, via Ojogo, said: “I’ve been asked this question a thousand times. Ronaldo is a Manchester United player.
      “Everyone at Sporting likes him, there’s not much to say. He himself says he wants to do things in peace to follow his future.” More

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      Man Utd fans all say the same thing as transfer targets Frenkie de Jong and Cody Gakpo combine to score in World Cup

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      MANCHESTER UNITED fans were all left saying the same thing during Holland’s 2-0 win over Senegal.That’s after transfer targets Frenkie de Jong and Cody Gakpo combined for a late goal in Monday’s World Cup clash.
      Man Utd fans gushed over Cody Gakpo and Frenkie de Jong’s link-up vs SenegalCredit: Getty
      Louis van Gaal’s men scored twice late on to seal victory in their group stage opener.
      Former Everton man Davy Klaassen fired home Holland’s second goal deep into injury time.
      But it was Gakpo’s 84th minute opener that set tongues wagging at Old Trafford.
      The PSV Eindhoven star headed past Chelsea’s Edouard Mendy to finally break the deadlock.
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      And Gakpo’s assist was provided by none other than Barcelona midfielder De Jong.
      The pair were both strongly linked with moves to Manchester United over the summer.
      Gakpo was also wanted by Arsenal, while De Jong was a target for Chelsea too.
      However, United boss Erik ten Hag is believed to still be keen on the Dutch duo.
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      And Red Devils fans were left drooling at the prospect of seeing them link up at the Theatre of Dreams next summer.
      One supporter said: “Gakpo’s goal was assisted by Frenkie de Jong. The future of Manchester United is in safe hands.”
      Another declared: “From De Jong to Gakpo, two boys Ten Hag really wants at United.”
      One laughed: “De Jong to Gakpo… will we see them at United?”
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      Another added: “De Jong what a pass, Gakpo perfect run and header, bring them both to United!”
      While De Jong has remained tight-lipped over his United links, Gakpo has made it clear he would jump at the chance to sign for them.
      He said earlier this month: “I think at the end of this season I will be ready to take that step.
      “I feel like I was already that way at the start of this season, but after this season I’m even more ready to take that next step.
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      “Real Madrid, FC Barcelona, Manchester United, Manchester City and Liverpool.
      “It would be an honour to play there, but I also have to see what kind of team would suit me best.” More

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      Senegal 0 Holland 2: Man Utd transfer target Cody Gakpo heads late goal as Dutch win World Cup opener

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      HOLLAND left it late but got Louis van Gaal’s final World Cup off to a winning start.Goals from Cody Gapko six minutes from the end and substitute Davy Klaassen in injury time rescued a drab game and gave Van Gaal’s men all the points.
      Holland forward Gakpo rose above Mendy to head home the crucial goalCredit: Reuters
      Gakpo celebrated winning the game for his countryCredit: AP
      Klaassen doubled Holland’s tally in stoppage-timeCredit: Getty
      Netherlands midfielder De Jong was thwarted by Mendy in the first halfCredit: EPA
      Van Dijk had a good chance for Holland but couldn’t keep his header downCredit: Reuters
      Gakpo just nipped ahead of Chelsea goalkeeper Edouard Mendy to meet Frenkie De Jong’s inswinging cross and head the ball home to break the deadlock.
      What a moment for the PSV striker voted player of the year in Holland last season.
      A big reason why both Manchester United and Leeds United were looking at taking him last summer.
      He has learned his trade under Red Devils great Ruud van Nistelrooy at PSV as his former youth and now first team coach.
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      He used all Van Nistelrooy’s instincts to sniff out this chance and get the winner.
      Then injury time the Dutch broke and when Memphis Depay’s shot was parried Klaassen pounced.
      Up until that point it had been the Senegal fans band that had provided most of the entertainment in the Al Thumama Stadium with neither goalkeeper being tested.
      After a first minute scare for the Dutch the best of the chances fell their way in a goalless first half.
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      But when Ismaila Sarr nicked the ball off Matthijs de Ligt it looked like there could be a dramatic start.
      Sarr moved the ball on to Boulaye Dia whose first time shot was goalbound but deflected over by Frenkie de Jong.
      Shaken but not stirred the Oranje replied and with De Ligt now helping rather than hindering his team as he began the move that finished with a dangerous Gakpo cross that Steven Bergwijn stretched for but just failed to connect with.
      Next up it was former Manchester United player Daley Blind, watched by Dad and Dutch assistant boss Danny, sneaking in at the far post for a chance at goal but his header from Gakpo’s cross was the wrong side of the upright.
      Then came the real big chance on 19 minutes.
      Bergwijn did a turn that brought gasps to get away from two opponents and find Steven Berghuis to pinpoint De Jong in acres of space on the far side of the goal.
      But with Senegal players retreating quickly, De Jong delayed his shot, instead deciding to turn inside one man, then another before the opportunity was gone as Cheikhou Kouyate whacked the ball out of play.
      Virgil van Dijk was hailed by his manager on the eve of the game as an ‘excellent captain’.
      While he negates threats at one end of the pitch, he can instigate them at the other just as he did when he rose to meet a Gakpo corner in the 53rd minute, heading narrowly over.
      Frustrated with the lack of goals, Van Gaal sprung a surprise when he turned to Memphis Depay in the 53rd minute.
      Van Gaal had ruled him out of this game believing he had still not fully recovered from a hamstring injury that has kept him out of action since mid-September.
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      Here he was called from the bench to rescue this stalemate.
      But it would be Gakpo whose named was in lights, while Memphis did at least assist the second.
      Van Gaal’s side eventually found the breakthrough late onCredit: EPA
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      Chelsea transfer blow with PSG the ONLY team to open negotiations with Palmeiras about wonderkid Endrick, says dad

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      CHELSEA have suffered a blow in their pursuit of wonderkid Endrick after falling behind their rivals in negotiations. Paris Saint-Germain are the only team to have put forward an official proposal to sign him from Palmeiras.
      Endrick celebrates after helping Palmeiras win the Brazilian Serie ACredit: Getty
      Endrick contributed to four goals in seven senior matches this seasonCredit: Getty
      Speaking to Canal do Nicola, Endrick’s father Douglas revealed: “Paris Saint-Germain are the only club that opened negotiations with Palmeiras with an official proposal, as things stand.
      “There are many club from different countries keen on signing him. PSG have already moved.”
      The other clubs he refers to include the likes of Real Madrid and Manchester United.
      Both have been linked with a move for the 16-year-old alongside Chelsea and PSG.
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      United’s hopes may have somewhat rested on the forwar’ds admiration of Cristiano Ronaldo after he copied the Portugal legend’s celebration.
      However, given the way Ronaldo spoke about the club in his recent tell-all interview with Piers Morgan, that factor may have been rendered mute.
      Endrick cannot leave his current club until he turns 18, but he is already gearing up for a move to a Champions League side.
      He said: “I’m not gonna answer about my future club. Of course, I’d like to play Champions League in 2, 3 or 4 years.
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      “I’m open to all the clubs, waiting for the best proposal for me and my family.”
      Clubs could sign the Brazilian, who scored 165 goals in 169 games at youth level, for £51million due to a release clause inserted into his contract. More

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      Patrick Vieira to find out Crystal Palace transfer budget as US owners Textor, Harris and Blitzer hold London meeting

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      CRYSTAL PALACE chiefs are to have an American summit to sort out Patrick Vieira’s signing plans.Palace supremos John Textor, Josh Harris and David Blitzer are due to meet up with the London-based chiefs to discuss the budget.
      Patrick Vieira wants to bolster his Palace squadCredit: Reuters
      John Textor makes up one of three major shareholders in Crystal PalaceCredit: Getty
      David Blitzer owns stakes in a number of major US sport teamsCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      Vieira wants two or three players to strengthen a thin squad but does not know what there is available to spend.
      Textor is struggling to close a deal for Lyon and has money to throw at Palace, while Harris, who was interested in Chelsea, needs to state his commitment to Palace.
      It could turn into a key summit.
      Chairman Steve Parish is caught in the middle and he is also keen to see cash spent.
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      Palace brought in four new faces in the summer to further the progress on Crystal Palace’s rebuild project.
      Cheick Doucoure from Lens and Chris Richards from Bayern Munich saw The Eagles splash £30million.
      Meanwhile, some savvy business further down the football league saw them recruit goalkeeper Sam Johnstone and winger Malcolm Ebiowei for free.
      SunSport exclusively revealed the latter even rejected a transfer to Manchester United in favour of moving to Palace in the summer.
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      The South London outfit currently comfortably in mid table having won five, lost five and drawn four.
      In his first season at the club Vieira guided the team to an impressive 12th place Premier League finish – the club’s best position since 2018/19. More