Former Manchester United manager and club legend Ole Gunnar Solskjaer believes he was unlucky that his time as a manager in the Premier League coincided with that of Pep Guardiola and Jurgen Klopp. WION's Nikhil Mathur spoke to the Norwegian during his maiden tour to India.

Solskjaer: Unlucky to be in Pep and Klopp's era

Cristiano Ronaldo, the Portuguese footballing icon, may have exited Manchester United but he reportedly has been offered a lucrative deal that will see him playing in club circuits even in his early 40s. CBS has reported that Ronaldo has been offered a three-year deal with him bagging a cool USD 75 million a year. Saudi Arabian club Al Nassr has made the offer. It is believed that talks are in the advanced stage.

Following his recent exit from Manchester United, Ronaldo is a free agent for the first time in his illustrious career. The 37-year-old is considered way more fit than players his age and it is widely expected that he will continue to play even when he hits the 40s. In Portugal's match with Ghana in the ongoing FIFA World Cup, Ronaldo made a record as he scored in his fifth world cup.

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Ronaldo and Manchester United parted ways earlier this week after Ronaldo's sensational interview with Piers Morgan. In the interview, Ronaldo not only accused the club of "betraying" him but also expressed displeasure about the Glazer family, which owns the club. This was considered to be a massive statement. Man U and Ronaldo have said that both parties agreed to terminate the contract by "mutual" consent.

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Cristiano Ronaldo, the Portuguese footballing icon, may have exited Manchester United but he reportedly has been offered a lucrative deal that will see him playing in club circuits even in his early 40s.

Cristiano Ronaldo, the Portuguese footballing icon, may have exited Manchester United but he reportedly has been offered a lucrative deal that will see him playing in club circuits even in his early 40s. CBS has reported that Ronaldo has been offered a three-year deal with him bagging a cool USD 75 million a year. Saudi Arabian club Al Nassr has made the offer. It is believed that talks are in the advanced stage. Following his recent exit from Manchester United, Ronaldo is a free agent for the first time in his illustrious career. The 37-year-old is considered way more fit than players his age and it is widely expected that he will continue to play even when he hits the 40s. In Portugal's match with Ghana in the ongoing FIFA World Cup, Ronaldo made a record as he scored in his fifth world cup. Also Read | Messi's magic helps Argentina beat Mexico 2-0 at World Cup Ronaldo and Manchester United parted ways earlier this week after Ronaldo's sensational interview with Piers Morgan. In the interview, Ronaldo not only accused the club of "betraying" him but also expressed displeasure about the Glazer family, which owns the club. This was considered to be a massive statement. Man U and Ronaldo have said that both parties agreed to terminate the contract by "mutual" consent. You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

Cristiano Ronaldo offered lucrative deal by Saudi Arabian club after Manchester United exit: Report

Tesla CEO Elon Musk pulled off a new stunt on Wednesday morning. He announced he was buying Manchester United. After a Twitter meltdown by United fans, Musk said he was joking. Why does the world's richest man like pulling off such stunts? Palki Sharma reports.

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The Red Devils' have decided not to travel to Qatar amidst heightened tensions after Irani General Qassem Soleimani was killed in drone strikes executed by the United States.

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The players are also asked not to go to the Middle East for vacationing during the days off at the start of next month before the beginning of the training camp.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/.../fa-cup-gunners-push-through-leeds-272669">Manchester United</a> boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer said: “I am going to give them a few days off. I don’t know where they will all scatter around but we will stay in Europe. 
 
“If there is one thing that worries me it’s not on the football pitch, there are other things that worry me more than football. 
 
Solskjaer plans to set the training camp in Europe that has a more settled climate than what Manchester has to offer. 
 
“We were looking at the Middle East but that is not going to happen.” 
 
This is a big blow for Qatar which is the venue for the World Cup in 2022. The fear of countries backing out to play the World Cup if the tensions remain scares the Arabs. The United States have already dumped their plans to train in Qatar. 
 
Manchester United were looking forward to being in Qatar because of the weather and the highly-rated Aspire sports arena. 
 
Stadiums in Qatar which will host the World Cup are designed based on its respective cities tradition. 
 
Aspire sports Arena is the largest indoor multi-purpose dome in Qatar. 
 
Qatar has already been surrounded by a lot of controversies regarding the hosting of the World Cup.

The Red Devils' have decided not to travel to Qatar amidst heightened tensions after Irani General Qassem Soleimani was killed in drone strikes executed by the United States.

The Red Devils' have decided not to travel to Qatar amidst heightened tensions after Irani General Qassem Soleimani was killed in drone strikes executed by the United States. Also read: FA cup: Solskjaer needs time to make lasting impact at Manchester United - Guardiola The players are also asked not to go to the Middle East for vacationing during the days off at the start of next month before the beginning of the training camp. Also read: Qatari emir in Iran: 'De-escalation is the only solution' Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer said: “I am going to give them a few days off. I don’t know where they will all scatter around but we will stay in Europe. “If there is one thing that worries me it’s not on the football pitch, there are other things that worry me more than football. Solskjaer plans to set the training camp in Europe that has a more settled climate than what Manchester has to offer. “We were looking at the Middle East but that is not going to happen.” This is a big blow for Qatar which is the venue for the World Cup in 2022. The fear of countries backing out to play the World Cup if the tensions remain scares the Arabs. The United States have already dumped their plans to train in Qatar. Manchester United were looking forward to being in Qatar because of the weather and the highly-rated Aspire sports arena. Stadiums in Qatar which will host the World Cup are designed based on its respective cities tradition. Aspire sports Arena is the largest indoor multi-purpose dome in Qatar. Qatar has already been surrounded by a lot of controversies regarding the hosting of the World Cup.

Manchester United scrap plans to set training camps in Middle East amid tensions

French midfielder <a href="http://www.wionews.com/search?q=Paul+Pogba">Paul Pogba</a> says <a href="http://www.wionews.com/search?q=Ole+Gunnar+Solskjaer">Ole Gunnar Solskjaer</a>'s arrival as interim manager at Manchester United has not only sparked his return to form but also put a smile back on his face.

The 26-year-old -- an integral figure in France's World Cup triumph last year -- has shown the sort of form that United paid a club record £89 million ($114.5 million) in 2016 since Solskjaer arrived last month to replace the sacked Jose Mourinho.

Pogba's relationship with the volatile Mourinho had been pretty much toxic all season -- having already degenerated in the previous campaign -- and he found himself relegated to the substitutes bench.&nbsp;

"Before the coach (Solskjaer) arrived I was in the shadows, on the bench, and I accepted that," he said after the impressive 1-0 win over Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday.

"It is a pleasure to play again. Now I am always smiling."

Solskjaer, who The Sun reported on Tuesday is in pole position to get the job permanently as he has impressed the board and has the unaninmous support of the players, has won six from six since his arrival.

Pogba -- who had been linked with a move away if Mourinho had stayed -- says a lot of that can be put down to the fact Solskjaer knows the club inside out having played for them and then been on the coaching staff.

Pogba was at United in his first spell at the club in 2010 when he first encountered Solskjaer, who had moved on from playing to become reserve team coach.

"It's a pleasure to be reunited with him," said Pogba.

"I knew him from the academy and the reserves, when his nickname was 'Supersub'.

"He is doing a really good job. As a player he knew the mentality of this club. He has come back to help us and it is going very well."

French midfielder Paul Pogba says Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's arrival as interim manager at Manchester United has not only sparked his return to form but also put a smile back on his face.

French midfielder Paul Pogba says Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's arrival as interim manager at Manchester United has not only sparked his return to form but also put a smile back on his face. The 26-year-old -- an integral figure in France's World Cup triumph last year -- has shown the sort of form that United paid a club record £89 million ($114.5 million) in 2016 since Solskjaer arrived last month to replace the sacked Jose Mourinho. Pogba's relationship with the volatile Mourinho had been pretty much toxic all season -- having already degenerated in the previous campaign -- and he found himself relegated to the substitutes bench. "Before the coach (Solskjaer) arrived I was in the shadows, on the bench, and I accepted that," he said after the impressive 1-0 win over Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday. "It is a pleasure to play again. Now I am always smiling." Solskjaer, who The Sun reported on Tuesday is in pole position to get the job permanently as he has impressed the board and has the unaninmous support of the players, has won six from six since his arrival. Pogba -- who had been linked with a move away if Mourinho had stayed -- says a lot of that can be put down to the fact Solskjaer knows the club inside out having played for them and then been on the coaching staff. Pogba was at United in his first spell at the club in 2010 when he first encountered Solskjaer, who had moved on from playing to become reserve team coach. "It's a pleasure to be reunited with him," said Pogba. "I knew him from the academy and the reserves, when his nickname was 'Supersub'. "He is doing a really good job. As a player he knew the mentality of this club. He has come back to help us and it is going very well."

Paul Pogba credits Ole Gunnar Solsjkaer for putting smile back on his face