Following the controversy surrounding Portuguese star Cristiano Ronaldo's exit from Old Trafford before the end of Manchester United's match against Tottenham, the Guardian newspaper posited that the traits that made "The Madeira Rocket" a legendary figure might also be the reason for the end of his sports career. Ronaldo, 37, confirmed he would continue playing for Manchester United just hours after the club announced his exclusion from the squad set to face Chelsea on Saturday in the 13th round of the Premier League.
In a statement from the club, it was noted: "Cristiano Ronaldo will not be part of the Manchester United team for Saturday's match against Chelsea (...) the rest of the team is fully focused on preparing for this encounter." According to the Guardian, if Ronaldo decides not to leave in the winter transfer market in January, he must simply accept "a diminishing role in a developing team and acknowledge his current limitations."
The newspaper added: "However, acknowledging this would violate all of the instincts and characteristics of that star that elevated him to the top in the world of football," pointing out that the "Portuguese Don" is accustomed to being the focal point of play in the team, with the ball revolving around him, and being the central player of the team.
The article concluded: "Thus, as United progresses, Ronaldo will wait alone, trapped by the consequences of time that impose their effects on the player's body." Earlier, the Guardian anticipated that "Dutch coach Erik ten Hag will support Cristiano Ronaldo's departure in January due to his dissatisfaction with being benched, although his hefty salary of around £500,000 per week (about $565,000) means it could be challenging to agree on a transfer deal to another club."
On another note, Ronaldo's sister Elma expressed her anger on Instagram regarding the "contempt" her brother experiences at Manchester United. She added, addressing her brother: "My great hero and love of my life, I will stand by you until death separates us."
