Unexpectedly, Cristiano Ronaldo’s recent praise for Manchester City has left Manchester United fans heartbroken.
At the Globe Soccer Awards in Dubai, the former Red Devils forward congratulated City on winning the treble last season. He was impressed with the players and coaches, calling their performance “fantastic” and congratulating them on a “fantastic” season.
Ronaldo, who was named the best male player at the awards ceremony, further elaborated on City’s Champions League triumph. “They finally won the Champions League, maybe they deserved it two years ago. I love watching them play.” But the complimentary comments sparked controversy among Manchester United fans, who took to social media to express their displeasure.
One fan commented on the situation: “Oh Ronaldo. I loved you. But Sir Alex will throw the shoe at you. Another person claimed that Ronaldo’s comments were a subtle gesture towards Manchester United, while another person echoed that sentiment, shouting: “He doesn’t appreciate United.” And the broken heart emoji. Ronaldo’s link with Manchester City has been the subject of speculation ahead of his surprise return to Old Trafford in 2021.
Adding another layer of complexity to his recent praise for City’s success, he has publicly admitted he has approached the blue side of Manchester. The five-time Ballon d’Or winner played twice for Manchester United, scoring 145 goals and providing 64 assists in 346 appearances. However, his return in 2021 took a turn for the worse when he criticized the club in an interview with Piers Morgan.
In response, Manchester United quickly parted ways with the Portuguese star, who joined Al Nasr.As the football world grapples with the unexpected twists and turns in Ronaldo’s relationship with his former club, City’s praise resonates with Manchester United fans and marks a new chapter in the mysterious journey of one of football’s greatest legends.
