Manchester United have commenced the Erik Ten Hag-era on a disastrous note. The Red Devils went down to Brighton (2-1) before being thrashed 4-0 by Brentford in their second match in the ongoing 2022/23 Premier League (EPL) season. Thus, the misery continues for the Old Trafford club which has been in the news for their star striker Cristiano Ronaldo's likely transfer.

Amid the Ronaldo transfer saga, Man United urgently need a win to revamp their campaign and keep the faith of their ardent fans alive. After two shocking defeats, they face a litmus test early in the season by locking horns with Liverpool in the Premier League on Monday (August 22), i.e. the local time. Liverpool are also winless so far, drawing both their encounters. They also conceded the first goal in both their games and, hence, they will look to make the most of their clash against a depleted Man United line-up.&nbsp;

Let's take a look at the live streaming details of the Manchester United vs Liverpool clash:

Where will the Manchester United vs Liverpool match take place?

The Manchester United vs Liverpool&nbsp;match will take place at Old Trafford, Manchester.

At what time does the Manchester United vs Liverpool&nbsp;match kick-off?

The Manchester United vs Liverpool&nbsp;match commences at 12:30 AM IST on Tuesday, August 23.

How to watch live coverage of the Manchester United vs Liverpool match on TV?

Star Sports Network has the hosting rights for the Premier League. Therefore, matches will be televised on the Star Sports network.

How to watch live coverage of the Manchester United vs Liverpool face-off on live streaming?

Disney+ Hotstar VIP will live stream the Manchester United vs Liverpool Premier League clash.&nbsp;

Manchester United have commenced the Erik Ten Hag-era on a disastrous note. The Red Devils went down to Brighton (2-1) before being thrashed 4-0 by Brentford in their second match in the ongoing 2022/23 Premier League (EPL) season.

Manchester United have commenced the Erik Ten Hag-era on a disastrous note. The Red Devils went down to Brighton (2-1) before being thrashed 4-0 by Brentford in their second match in the ongoing 2022/23 Premier League (EPL) season. Thus, the misery continues for the Old Trafford club which has been in the news for their star striker Cristiano Ronaldo's likely transfer. Amid the Ronaldo transfer saga, Man United urgently need a win to revamp their campaign and keep the faith of their ardent fans alive. After two shocking defeats, they face a litmus test early in the season by locking horns with Liverpool in the Premier League on Monday (August 22), i.e. the local time. Liverpool are also winless so far, drawing both their encounters. They also conceded the first goal in both their games and, hence, they will look to make the most of their clash against a depleted Man United line-up. Let's take a look at the live streaming details of the Manchester United vs Liverpool clash: Where will the Manchester United vs Liverpool match take place? The Manchester United vs Liverpool match will take place at Old Trafford, Manchester. At what time does the Manchester United vs Liverpool match kick-off? The Manchester United vs Liverpool match commences at 12:30 AM IST on Tuesday, August 23. How to watch live coverage of the Manchester United vs Liverpool match on TV? Star Sports Network has the hosting rights for the Premier League. Therefore, matches will be televised on the Star Sports network. How to watch live coverage of the Manchester United vs Liverpool face-off on live streaming? Disney+ Hotstar VIP will live stream the Manchester United vs Liverpool Premier League clash.

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Manchester United have had a woeful start to their Premier League campaign as they find themselves reeling at the bottom of&nbsp;the points table after back-to-back defeats in the first two matches of the season. United lost their season-opener against Brighton 2-1 before getting thrashed 4-0 by Brentford in their next game.

It has been a disastrous start for new manager Erik Ten Hag, who finds himself under immense pressure with no points two show for after the first two matches of the season. Ten Hag is set to face an even bigger test in his third game in charge of the club as United will take on arch-rivals Liverpool next.

Manchester United will lock horns with Liverpool at Old Trafford on Tuesday (August 23). While Jurgen Klopp's side has not had the best of starts to the season, they remain a hungry unit who will be looking to go all guns blazing against United as they search for their first win of the season.

Amid United's struggles this season, former club captain Wayne Rooney has urged manager Erik Ten Hag to drop both Cristiano Ronaldo and Marcus Rashford. While Ronaldo appears unsettled at United having already expressed his desire to leave the club this summer, Rashford has looked far from his best in the first two games.

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Rooney believes Ten Hag should be focused on getting 'energy' on the pitch after United's lethargic show in their first two games and that he should not start Ronaldo or Rashford against Liverpool. “I wouldn’t play Cristiano Ronaldo, and I wouldn’t play Marcus Rashford. If I was in Ten Hag’s position my main concern would be getting energy on the pitch,"&nbsp;the Manchester United legend wrote in his column for the Times.

“And United’s failure to recruit a No 9 means they relied on Ronaldo against Brentford, even though he hadn’t trained a lot with the team. He looked like he needs time to get match fit," he added.

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Rooney also questioned Rashford's intent on the pitch and claimed the England forward looks like he belongs anywhere but on&nbsp;a football pitch. Rooney insisted he wants the best for his former teammate but he has not seen Rashford perform and smile on the pitch for a long time.

"As for Marcus, I think he needs to do a lot of soul-searching and figure out what he wants, for his own good, before anything else. Because watching him is a real concern: he looks like he wants to be anywhere but on a football pitch," wrote the former Man Utd captain.

I haven’t seen him smile on the field for a long time. His performances have dipped - he hasn’t been selected by England for more than a year. I’m coming from a place of wanting the best for him. He’s a lovely kid and a local lad who came through the ranks at United, who everyone wants to see doing well.

"But you look at the difference between Marcus now and when he first came into the team: the passion he showed, the smile on his face when he scored. It’s night and day," he added.

Manchester United have had a woeful start to their Premier League campaign as they find themselves reeling at the bottom of the points table after back-to-back defeats in the first two matches of the season.

Manchester United have had a woeful start to their Premier League campaign as they find themselves reeling at the bottom of the points table after back-to-back defeats in the first two matches of the season. United lost their season-opener against Brighton 2-1 before getting thrashed 4-0 by Brentford in their next game. It has been a disastrous start for new manager Erik Ten Hag, who finds himself under immense pressure with no points two show for after the first two matches of the season. Ten Hag is set to face an even bigger test in his third game in charge of the club as United will take on arch-rivals Liverpool next. Manchester United will lock horns with Liverpool at Old Trafford on Tuesday (August 23). While Jurgen Klopp's side has not had the best of starts to the season, they remain a hungry unit who will be looking to go all guns blazing against United as they search for their first win of the season. Amid United's struggles this season, former club captain Wayne Rooney has urged manager Erik Ten Hag to drop both Cristiano Ronaldo and Marcus Rashford. While Ronaldo appears unsettled at United having already expressed his desire to leave the club this summer, Rashford has looked far from his best in the first two games. Also Read: Harry Kane pips Sergio Aguero to claim unique Premier League record after winner against Wolves Rooney believes Ten Hag should be focused on getting 'energy' on the pitch after United's lethargic show in their first two games and that he should not start Ronaldo or Rashford against Liverpool. “I wouldn’t play Cristiano Ronaldo, and I wouldn’t play Marcus Rashford. If I was in Ten Hag’s position my main concern would be getting energy on the pitch," the Manchester United legend wrote in his column for the Times. “And United’s failure to recruit a No 9 means they relied on Ronaldo against Brentford, even though he hadn’t trained a lot with the team. He looked like he needs time to get match fit," he added. Also Read: 'I was fuming, raging': Raheem Sterling slams Man City for mistreatment after joining rivals Chelsea Rooney also questioned Rashford's intent on the pitch and claimed the England forward looks like he belongs anywhere but on a football pitch. Rooney insisted he wants the best for his former teammate but he has not seen Rashford perform and smile on the pitch for a long time. "As for Marcus, I think he needs to do a lot of soul-searching and figure out what he wants, for his own good, before anything else. Because watching him is a real concern: he looks like he wants to be anywhere but on a football pitch," wrote the former Man Utd captain. I haven’t seen him smile on the field for a long time. His performances have dipped - he hasn’t been selected by England for more than a year. I’m coming from a place of wanting the best for him. He’s a lovely kid and a local lad who came through the ranks at United, who everyone wants to see doing well. "But you look at the difference between Marcus now and when he first came into the team: the passion he showed, the smile on his face when he scored. It’s night and day," he added.

If I was in Erik Ten Hag’s position, I wouldn’t play Ronaldo and Rashford against Liverpool: Wayne Rooney

Manchester United said on Friday they have agreed to sign Real Madrid midfielder Casemiro in a deal worth up to a reported £60 million ($70 million). United manager Erik ten Hag has been desperate to land a defensive midfielder since taking charge at Old Trafford and has finally settled for Casemiro after failing to sign Barcelona's Frenkie de Jong.&nbsp;

Troubled United, who sit bottom of the Premier League after embarrassing defeats against Brighton and Brentford, are set to pay an initial £50 million. The overall fee would rise by another £10 million if certain clauses in the contract are met.

Casemiro has been offered a four-year contract with the option of a further 12-month extension, with the transfer subject to the agreement of personal terms. The 30-year-old joined Real from Sao Paulo in 2013 and has been a key figure in midfield for the Spanish club, winning five Champions League titles.

"Manchester United is delighted to announce that the club has reached agreement with Real Madrid for the transfer of Casemiro," a statement from United said.

"The transfer is subject to the agreement of personal terms, UK visa requirements and a medical."

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Ten Hag refused to discuss the transfer at his press conference earlier on Friday, but Real boss Carlo Ancelotti was more forthcoming when speaking to the media in Spain.

"I've discussed it with him this morning. He wants to try a new challenge, a new opportunity," Ancelotti said.

"The club understand it. With all he's done for this club and the person he is, we have to respect it.

"If he doesn't stay, we'll have an enormous sense of gratitude to him for all he's done. We have replacements within the squad."

Real Madrid said they will hold a "tribute and farewell" to Casemiro on Monday which will be attended by the club's president, Florentino Perez.

In a statement, the Spanish giants called him "one of the most transcendental players in one of the most significant and successful periods in our history."

"Real Madrid are and always will be his home, and we wish him and all his family the best of luck in this new chapter of his life," it added.

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Casemiro played alongside current United stars Cristiano Ronaldo and Raphael Varane in the Spanish capital.

His arrival will fill a void in Ten Hag's midfield after his prolonged pursuit of De Jong ended in failure. Casemiro's wealth of experience and success at the highest level will make him a certain starter instead of either Fred or Scott McTominay in central midfield.

He is unlikely to be available for United's next match against arch rivals Liverpool at Old Trafford on Monday. Instead, Casemiro's debut could come at Southampton in the Premier League on August 27.

Manchester United said on Friday they have agreed to sign Real Madrid midfielder Casemiro in a deal worth up to a reported £60 million ($70 million). United manager Erik ten Hag has been desperate to land a defensive midfielder since taking charge at Old Trafford and has finally settled for Casemiro after failing to sign Barcelona's Frenkie de Jong.

Manchester United said on Friday they have agreed to sign Real Madrid midfielder Casemiro in a deal worth up to a reported £60 million ($70 million). United manager Erik ten Hag has been desperate to land a defensive midfielder since taking charge at Old Trafford and has finally settled for Casemiro after failing to sign Barcelona's Frenkie de Jong. Troubled United, who sit bottom of the Premier League after embarrassing defeats against Brighton and Brentford, are set to pay an initial £50 million. The overall fee would rise by another £10 million if certain clauses in the contract are met. Casemiro has been offered a four-year contract with the option of a further 12-month extension, with the transfer subject to the agreement of personal terms. The 30-year-old joined Real from Sao Paulo in 2013 and has been a key figure in midfield for the Spanish club, winning five Champions League titles. "Manchester United is delighted to announce that the club has reached agreement with Real Madrid for the transfer of Casemiro," a statement from United said. "The transfer is subject to the agreement of personal terms, UK visa requirements and a medical." Also Read: 'He lost 6-0'- Jurgen Klopp questions Gabby Agbonlahor's mentality after his criticism of Manchester United Ten Hag refused to discuss the transfer at his press conference earlier on Friday, but Real boss Carlo Ancelotti was more forthcoming when speaking to the media in Spain. "I've discussed it with him this morning. He wants to try a new challenge, a new opportunity," Ancelotti said. "The club understand it. With all he's done for this club and the person he is, we have to respect it. "If he doesn't stay, we'll have an enormous sense of gratitude to him for all he's done. We have replacements within the squad." Real Madrid said they will hold a "tribute and farewell" to Casemiro on Monday which will be attended by the club's president, Florentino Perez. In a statement, the Spanish giants called him "one of the most transcendental players in one of the most significant and successful periods in our history." "Real Madrid are and always will be his home, and we wish him and all his family the best of luck in this new chapter of his life," it added. Also Read: Authorities crack down on football clubs in China amid suspicions of match-fixing Casemiro played alongside current United stars Cristiano Ronaldo and Raphael Varane in the Spanish capital. His arrival will fill a void in Ten Hag's midfield after his prolonged pursuit of De Jong ended in failure. Casemiro's wealth of experience and success at the highest level will make him a certain starter instead of either Fred or Scott McTominay in central midfield. He is unlikely to be available for United's next match against arch rivals Liverpool at Old Trafford on Monday. Instead, Casemiro's debut could come at Southampton in the Premier League on August 27.

Manchester United agree deal to sign Real Madrid midfielder Casemiro as Ten Hag bolsters squad

Former Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson defended Ryan Giggs after he was called in as a character witness during the ongoing assault case against the ex-United player. Giggs has been accused of assaulting his ex-girlfriend Kate Greville, 38. He has also been charged with using controlling&nbsp;and coercive behaviour against Greville.

Recently, Greville had opened up on her nightmarish relationship with 48-year-old Giggs and accused him of throwing her out of their hotel room naked in Dubai in 2017. Greville also accused Giggs&nbsp;of sending threatening messages and emails to her and her employers about her sexual behaviour.

Ferguson, who played an instrumental role in Giggs' rise as a player at Manchester United, described the former Wales star as someone with a 'fantastic temperament'. The legendary former Manchester United manager also said everyone at the club looked up to Giggs as the 'number one' for the way he dealt with the criticism from Ferguson.

"To have a career as long as he had in a difficult position, in terms of energy, he fulfilled everything we ever wished for," Ferguson said about Giggs. "Everyone looked at Ryan Giggs as the number one," he added.

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When asked if he ever saw Giggs lose his temper or behave aggressively, Ferguson said 'No'. The former Manchester United manager claimed Giggs was one of the players who would handle criticism well despite being on the receiving hand of some harsh words from the manager.

When I lost my temper, I would use Ryan as an example. He would get the sharp end of my tongue, but I knew he could take it. Other players would sit up and think, ‘If Ryan can take it, we can all take it.’”

“He was the best example I’ve had at any club. Everyone looked at Ryan as the number one,” Ferguson told the judges at the Manchester Crown Court where he stood in the witness box in the ongoing case involving his former player.

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A letter titled “The Final Goodbye” written by his ex-girlfriend Greville was read out in the court which had details of the former Manchester United star's alleged infidelities with several women. Greville also described Giggs as a “compulsive liar and serial cheat” in the letter.&nbsp;

Giggs had a stellar career for Manchester United and is one of the most decorated British players of all time. He played a record 963 games for United between 1991 to 2014 and won almost all major trophies in club football.

Former Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson defended Ryan Giggs after he was called in as a character witness during the ongoing assault case against the ex-United player.

Former Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson defended Ryan Giggs after he was called in as a character witness during the ongoing assault case against the ex-United player. Giggs has been accused of assaulting his ex-girlfriend Kate Greville, 38. He has also been charged with using controlling and coercive behaviour against Greville. Recently, Greville had opened up on her nightmarish relationship with 48-year-old Giggs and accused him of throwing her out of their hotel room naked in Dubai in 2017. Greville also accused Giggs of sending threatening messages and emails to her and her employers about her sexual behaviour. Ferguson, who played an instrumental role in Giggs' rise as a player at Manchester United, described the former Wales star as someone with a 'fantastic temperament'. The legendary former Manchester United manager also said everyone at the club looked up to Giggs as the 'number one' for the way he dealt with the criticism from Ferguson. "To have a career as long as he had in a difficult position, in terms of energy, he fulfilled everything we ever wished for," Ferguson said about Giggs. "Everyone looked at Ryan Giggs as the number one," he added. Also Read: Chelsea's Thomas Tuchel slapped with ban and £35,000 fine following on-field bust-up with Antonio Conte When asked if he ever saw Giggs lose his temper or behave aggressively, Ferguson said 'No'. The former Manchester United manager claimed Giggs was one of the players who would handle criticism well despite being on the receiving hand of some harsh words from the manager. When I lost my temper, I would use Ryan as an example. He would get the sharp end of my tongue, but I knew he could take it. Other players would sit up and think, ‘If Ryan can take it, we can all take it.’” “He was the best example I’ve had at any club. Everyone looked at Ryan as the number one,” Ferguson told the judges at the Manchester Crown Court where he stood in the witness box in the ongoing case involving his former player. Also Read: 'He threw me out of hotel room naked': Ryan Giggs' ex makes shocking revelations during trial A letter titled “The Final Goodbye” written by his ex-girlfriend Greville was read out in the court which had details of the former Manchester United star's alleged infidelities with several women. Greville also described Giggs as a “compulsive liar and serial cheat” in the letter. Giggs had a stellar career for Manchester United and is one of the most decorated British players of all time. He played a record 963 games for United between 1991 to 2014 and won almost all major trophies in club football.

He had fantastic temperament: Ex-Man Utd manager Sir Alex Ferguson defends Ryan Giggs in assault trial

Soon-to-be former teammates Luka Modric and Toni Kroos recently penned their thoughts down in a letter that they sent to Casemiro ahead of his transfer to Manchester United to bid him farewell. In the letter, they also managed to send his would-be teammates at Old Trafford a warning about his work ethic, which they described as exhaustive.

Kroos hilariously recalled instances where Casemiro's infectious enthusiasm for exercise and work would weigh heavy on him and others the Brazilian managed to rope in. He fondly looked back at the time Casemiro was extremely close to turning a Turkish bath into a well-equipped gym. He also bid him all the best for his future as he prepares to&nbsp;turn&nbsp;over a new leaf in England.

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"I'm going to miss you. As an exemplary professional. Like a top player. As a fighter who saved me from several [fights], but, above all, as a good person. We've made history, man. What a legendary stage. Now our sports paths separate, but our friendship remains. I assure. I wish you the best, see you soon. Good luck - your Toni."

Modric, on the other hand, harked back at the times he shared laughs and light moments with the Brazilian midfielder on the training ground. He waxed lyrical about Casemiro's ability to lighten the mood in the tensest situations.

"We have won a lot together, but I keep the moments that nobody sees. With the day-to-day work in Valdebebas (Madrid's training ground). And especially with the jokes, because you have always been in a good mood, even in moments of tension or when there were failures. Those laughs with you gave me peace of mind," he said.

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However, if there was one thing that both Modric and Kroos could agree on was the fact that Casemiro protected them from numerous on-field brawls and bust-ups.&nbsp;

Casemiro's transfer to Old Trafford was confirmed by the club on Friday. While it may seem unlikely at this point, Casemiro will most likely hope to put English silverware on his trophy cabinet over the course of his tenure with Manchester United.

Soon-to-be former teammates Luka Modric and Toni Kroos recently penned their thoughts down in a letter that they sent to Casemiro ahead of his transfer to Manchester United to bid him farewell.

Soon-to-be former teammates Luka Modric and Toni Kroos recently penned their thoughts down in a letter that they sent to Casemiro ahead of his transfer to Manchester United to bid him farewell. In the letter, they also managed to send his would-be teammates at Old Trafford a warning about his work ethic, which they described as exhaustive. Kroos hilariously recalled instances where Casemiro's infectious enthusiasm for exercise and work would weigh heavy on him and others the Brazilian managed to rope in. He fondly looked back at the time Casemiro was extremely close to turning a Turkish bath into a well-equipped gym. He also bid him all the best for his future as he prepares to turn over a new leaf in England. ALSO READ: Manchester United agree deal to sign Real Madrid midfielder Casemiro as Ten Hag bolsters squad "I'm going to miss you. As an exemplary professional. Like a top player. As a fighter who saved me from several [fights], but, above all, as a good person. We've made history, man. What a legendary stage. Now our sports paths separate, but our friendship remains. I assure. I wish you the best, see you soon. Good luck - your Toni." Modric, on the other hand, harked back at the times he shared laughs and light moments with the Brazilian midfielder on the training ground. He waxed lyrical about Casemiro's ability to lighten the mood in the tensest situations. "We have won a lot together, but I keep the moments that nobody sees. With the day-to-day work in Valdebebas (Madrid's training ground). And especially with the jokes, because you have always been in a good mood, even in moments of tension or when there were failures. Those laughs with you gave me peace of mind," he said. ALSO READ: Harry Maguire to leave Manchester United? Premier League rivals eye shock move for England defender However, if there was one thing that both Modric and Kroos could agree on was the fact that Casemiro protected them from numerous on-field brawls and bust-ups. Casemiro's transfer to Old Trafford was confirmed by the club on Friday. While it may seem unlikely at this point, Casemiro will most likely hope to put English silverware on his trophy cabinet over the course of his tenure with Manchester United.

'You have become a true leader': Kroos, Modric write heartfelt letter to Casemiro ahead of Man Utd move

Manchester United captain Harry Maguire has not enjoyed the best of spells at the club ever since completing his £80million move to the club from Leicester City in 2019. Despite having some great outings for the club, Maguire has struggled for consistency and has failed to live up to the expectations at United.

The ongoing 2022-23 season has been no different as Maguire has been on the receiving end of intense criticism from United fans after the club suffered back-to-back defeats in their first two games in the Premier League under new manager Erik Ten Hag.

United lost their opener against Brighton 2-1 before Brentford thrashed them 4-0 in their second league game to pile pressure on Ten Hag and increase United's miseries after a disappointing campaign last season. However, despite his average performances, Maguire is reportedly being eyed by United's Premier League rivals Chelsea as a potential signing.

As per a report in the Daily Mail, Chelsea have made a hock enquiry about Maguire's situation at Manchester United amid doubts over the England defender's future. Maguire has failed to impress the fans, who believe he doesn't deserve the captain's armband and should be sold by the club despite being their most expensive defensive signing.

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As per the report, Chelsea will consider having Maguire included in a potential deal which will see American forward Christian Pulisic move to Old Trafford. United have expressed interest in signing Pulisic as they aim to bolster their attack in the ongoing season amid a lack of quality options up front.

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Chelsea have been quite active in the transfer market so far this summer having made some top signings. They landed centre-back Kalidou Koulibaly from Napoli and also roped in&nbsp;Marc Cucurella from Brighton. Chelsea have made Leicester City's&nbsp;Wesley Fofana their priority signing for the centre-back position but Maguire has emerged as a surprising alternative&nbsp;for the Blues.

Manchester United captain Harry Maguire has not enjoyed the best of spells at the club ever since completing his £80million move to the club from Leicester City in 2019.

Manchester United captain Harry Maguire has not enjoyed the best of spells at the club ever since completing his £80million move to the club from Leicester City in 2019. Despite having some great outings for the club, Maguire has struggled for consistency and has failed to live up to the expectations at United. The ongoing 2022-23 season has been no different as Maguire has been on the receiving end of intense criticism from United fans after the club suffered back-to-back defeats in their first two games in the Premier League under new manager Erik Ten Hag. United lost their opener against Brighton 2-1 before Brentford thrashed them 4-0 in their second league game to pile pressure on Ten Hag and increase United's miseries after a disappointing campaign last season. However, despite his average performances, Maguire is reportedly being eyed by United's Premier League rivals Chelsea as a potential signing. As per a report in the Daily Mail, Chelsea have made a hock enquiry about Maguire's situation at Manchester United amid doubts over the England defender's future. Maguire has failed to impress the fans, who believe he doesn't deserve the captain's armband and should be sold by the club despite being their most expensive defensive signing. Also Read: He had fantastic temperament: Ex-Man Utd manager Sir Alex Ferguson defends Ryan Giggs in assault trial As per the report, Chelsea will consider having Maguire included in a potential deal which will see American forward Christian Pulisic move to Old Trafford. United have expressed interest in signing Pulisic as they aim to bolster their attack in the ongoing season amid a lack of quality options up front. Also Read: Chelsea's Thomas Tuchel slapped with ban and £35,000 fine following on-field bust-up with Antonio Conte Chelsea have been quite active in the transfer market so far this summer having made some top signings. They landed centre-back Kalidou Koulibaly from Napoli and also roped in Marc Cucurella from Brighton. Chelsea have made Leicester City's Wesley Fofana their priority signing for the centre-back position but Maguire has emerged as a surprising alternative for the Blues.

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Liverpool frontman Jurgen Klopp recently called out former Aston Villa striker&nbsp;Gabby Agbonlahor for the way he criticised Manchester United for their humiliating 4-0 loss at the hands of Brentford F.C. He admitted he was extremely close to filing a complaint against the former attacker.&nbsp;

Agbonlahor offered a scathing review of United's 'amateurish' performance at the Brentford Community Stadium. He also questioned the athletic aptitude of players like Christian Eriksen, David De Gea and&nbsp;Lisandro Martinez. These comments, however, did not go down too well with Klopp, as he admitted that United had suffered a tough week and refused to take anything away from Brentford.

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"It was obviously not a nice week for United after the Brentford game. We forget in these moments how good Brentford are. It [the reaction to it] was that bad, I drove home after watching the first half here [at the training ground] and I listened to talkSPORT and Gabby [Agbonlahor]."

He subsequently went off on the 35-year-old, reminding him of the fact that he himself used to be a player. He further recalled Aston Villa's 6-0 loss at the hands of his Liverpool back in his first year at the helm of the club, questioning his mentality during the game.&nbsp;

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"He lost against us 6-0 in my first year, so I couldn't remember him as a mentality monster on the pitch then,&nbsp;but what he said about Man Utd in that show, I was close to calling in and telling him: 'You forgot completely that you were a player'.&nbsp;And if ex-players go already like this, you can imagine how everything else is going. You have to ask yourself how you want to react in a situation like this."

Klopp's Liverpool is currently hurtling towards a clash against Erik ten Haag's Manchester United as the Mancunians&nbsp;languish at the bottom of the Premier League table. The action is set to unfold in the Red Devils' backyard and they will hope to put on a better show as they continue to struggle with form.

Liverpool frontman Jurgen Klopp recently called out former Aston Villa striker Gabby Agbonlahor for the way he criticised Manchester United for their humiliating 4-0 loss at the hands of Brentford F.

Liverpool frontman Jurgen Klopp recently called out former Aston Villa striker Gabby Agbonlahor for the way he criticised Manchester United for their humiliating 4-0 loss at the hands of Brentford F.C. He admitted he was extremely close to filing a complaint against the former attacker. Agbonlahor offered a scathing review of United's 'amateurish' performance at the Brentford Community Stadium. He also questioned the athletic aptitude of players like Christian Eriksen, David De Gea and Lisandro Martinez. These comments, however, did not go down too well with Klopp, as he admitted that United had suffered a tough week and refused to take anything away from Brentford. ALSO READ: ‘Didn’t deem it a violent act’- Referee Mike Dean admits he was wrong about Marc Cucurella hair pull incident "It was obviously not a nice week for United after the Brentford game. We forget in these moments how good Brentford are. It [the reaction to it] was that bad, I drove home after watching the first half here [at the training ground] and I listened to talkSPORT and Gabby [Agbonlahor]." He subsequently went off on the 35-year-old, reminding him of the fact that he himself used to be a player. He further recalled Aston Villa's 6-0 loss at the hands of his Liverpool back in his first year at the helm of the club, questioning his mentality during the game. ALSO READ: ‘Never shown the love’- Ronaldinho on Gabriel Jesus’ experience at Arsenal compared to Manchester City "He lost against us 6-0 in my first year, so I couldn't remember him as a mentality monster on the pitch then, but what he said about Man Utd in that show, I was close to calling in and telling him: 'You forgot completely that you were a player'. And if ex-players go already like this, you can imagine how everything else is going. You have to ask yourself how you want to react in a situation like this." Klopp's Liverpool is currently hurtling towards a clash against Erik ten Haag's Manchester United as the Mancunians languish at the bottom of the Premier League table. The action is set to unfold in the Red Devils' backyard and they will hope to put on a better show as they continue to struggle with form.

'He lost 6-0'- Jurgen Klopp questions Gabby Agbonlahor's mentality after his criticism of Manchester United

Months after haggling over the signing of Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong, Manchester United appear to have moved in their pursuit. If the chatter coming from English and Spanish media is to be believed, Real Madrid midfielder maestro Casemiro is all set to sign a deal that takes him to Old Trafford.

Months after haggling over the signing of Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong, Manchester United appear to have moved in their pursuit. If the chatter coming from English and Spanish media is to be believed, Real Madrid midfielder maestro Casemiro is all set to sign a deal that takes him to Old Trafford. According to football journalist Fabrizio Romano, Manchester United are willing to shell as much as $70 million which includes $10 million in add-ons, for a deal that runs till 2026. "Manchester United will send official bid for Casemiro tonight in order to close the deal on Friday. €60m fee, €10m add-ons - so Real Madrid are expected to accept in the next hours. Man Utd offering contract valid until June 2026 plus option for further season." tweeted Romano. Manchester United will send official bid for Casemiro tonight in order to close the deal on Friday. €60m fee, €10m add-ons - so Real Madrid are expected to accept in the next hours. 🚨🔴🇧🇷 #MUFC Man Utd offering contract valid until June 2026 plus option for further season. pic.twitter.com/E6kKvKK1Q3 — Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 18, 2022 × Reportedly, talks are ongoing between the two clubs with Real Madrid open to selling the midfielder who has been a pivotal part of the team, for the better part of the last decade. Read more: Will Frenkie De Jong sign for Manchester United? A look at players who have played for Barcelona and Man Utd However, Casemiro is on the wrong side of the 30s now. Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti appreciates him but the team seemingly wants to transition towards a younger core. The Champions League champion side has up-and-coming youngsters in Eduardo Camavinga, Aurelien Tchouameni and Federico Valverde vying for the midfield spot. Meanwhile, old workhorses in Toni Kroos and Luka Modric are still around, making the midfield spot even more congested. Casemiro has won three La Liga titles and five Champions League titles with Real Madrid. The most recent trophy coming against Liverpool in May earlier this year. Casemiro started the game and played an excellent part to ensure that Liverpool's midfield could not dominate the game. Read More: Real Madrid won't take Chelsea lightly, says Casemiro ahead of Champions League clash His departure ought to bring an end to a rich career in the Real Madrid whites. However, his destination might not be as utopian as his current team. Manchester United are currently struggling in the league, having missed out on a Champions League spot this season. Moreover, the team has lost its opening two games which includes a heavy 4-0 drubbing by Brentford. With Liverpool coming hot next Monday, Man United would want the signing completed by the end of the week. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

Casemiro linked to a $70 million move to Old Trafford; Real Madrid open to the deal

After Elon Musk declared his desire to purchase the Premier League team was all a part of "a long-running joke," Jim Ratcliffe's spokesperson told The Times on Wednesday (August 17) that the British billionaire is interested in buying the team.

The world's richest man, Musk, joked on Twitter that he wanted to acquire the most successful club in England before revealing that he had no interest in buying any sports organisations.

His "joke" has pulled the spotlight on the club which is currently owned by The Glazers family.&nbsp;

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As per AFP, the last time United won the Premier League was in 2013, and they haven't won a significant trophy since 2017.&nbsp;

Last weekend's devastating 4-0 loss to Brentford put United at the bottom of England's top division for the first time in thirty years.

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Responding to a Bloomberg report that the Glazer family would consider selling a minority stake, Ratcliffe's spokesperson said "If the club is for sale, Jim is definitely a potential buyer".&nbsp;

"If something like this was possible, we would be interested in talking with a view to long-term ownership."

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As per Reuters, Ratcliffe, the CEO of the chemical business INEOS, is a lifetime fan of the team and hails from the Manchester area.

"This is not about the money that has been spent or not spent. Jim is looking at what can be done now and, knowing how important the club is to the city, it feels like the time is right for a reset," said the spokesperson.

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After Elon Musk declared his desire to purchase the Premier League team was all a part of "a long-running joke," Jim Ratcliffe's spokesperson told The Times on Wednesday (August 17) that the British billionaire is interested in buying the team.

After Elon Musk declared his desire to purchase the Premier League team was all a part of "a long-running joke," Jim Ratcliffe's spokesperson told The Times on Wednesday (August 17) that the British billionaire is interested in buying the team. The world's richest man, Musk, joked on Twitter that he wanted to acquire the most successful club in England before revealing that he had no interest in buying any sports organisations. His "joke" has pulled the spotlight on the club which is currently owned by The Glazers family. Watch | Gravitas: Elon Musk jokes about buying Manchester United As per AFP, the last time United won the Premier League was in 2013, and they haven't won a significant trophy since 2017. Last weekend's devastating 4-0 loss to Brentford put United at the bottom of England's top division for the first time in thirty years. Also read | After Twitter, Elon Musk sets his sight on Manchester United? Responding to a Bloomberg report that the Glazer family would consider selling a minority stake, Ratcliffe's spokesperson said "If the club is for sale, Jim is definitely a potential buyer". "If something like this was possible, we would be interested in talking with a view to long-term ownership." Also read | Musk unfiltered: A look at Elon Musk's most notorious tweets (in no particular order) As per Reuters, Ratcliffe, the CEO of the chemical business INEOS, is a lifetime fan of the team and hails from the Manchester area. "This is not about the money that has been spent or not spent. Jim is looking at what can be done now and, knowing how important the club is to the city, it feels like the time is right for a reset," said the spokesperson. (With inputs from agencies) Watch WION LIVE HERE: You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

After Elon Musk, now British billionaire Jim Ratcliffe wants to buy Manchester United

The mystery regarding Cristiano Ronaldo's future at Manchester United continues. Ronaldo has been in the news constantly ever since reports emerged that he is desperate to exit the Old Trafford club and join somewhere else.&nbsp;

It is reported that Ronaldo's agent Jorge Mendes is still searching for a new club for the Portuguese captain whereas the latter continues to be part of Man United in the&nbsp;new EPL season, which kicked off recently. Firstly, it was reported that the Red Devils remain adamant about not selling Ronaldo, however, later it was pointed out that certain 'attitude issues' have now forced the club owners to rethink their decision of retaining Ronaldo. In a nutshell, there are a lot of speculations and reports emerging every day with regard to the superstar striker.&nbsp;

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Amid all this drama, the 37-year-old Ronaldo has finally broken his silence on Instagram, slamming the media and claiming that '100 news I made, only 5 were right'. He is set to come out with the truth, setting the record straight once and for all in an upcoming interview in two weeks' time.

Ronaldo wrote, "They know the truth when they interview in a couple weeks," the 37-year-old footballer replied&nbsp;on a post by cr7.o_lendario. "The media is telling lies. I have a notebook and in the last few months of the 100 news I made, only 5 were right. Imagine how it is. Stick with that tip."

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The Portugal captain's&nbsp;comments came in the aftermath of&nbsp;a post courtesy of his friend Edu Aguirre (cr7.o_leandario), which&nbsp;read: "I really want Cristiano to leave Manchester because the current scenario in this team is very bad for him, but if he stays, I will cheer fervently to make everything go well as always."

The mystery regarding Cristiano Ronaldo's future at Manchester United continues. Ronaldo has been in the news constantly ever since reports emerged that he is desperate to exit the Old Trafford club and join somewhere else.

The mystery regarding Cristiano Ronaldo's future at Manchester United continues. Ronaldo has been in the news constantly ever since reports emerged that he is desperate to exit the Old Trafford club and join somewhere else. It is reported that Ronaldo's agent Jorge Mendes is still searching for a new club for the Portuguese captain whereas the latter continues to be part of Man United in the new EPL season, which kicked off recently. Firstly, it was reported that the Red Devils remain adamant about not selling Ronaldo, however, later it was pointed out that certain 'attitude issues' have now forced the club owners to rethink their decision of retaining Ronaldo. In a nutshell, there are a lot of speculations and reports emerging every day with regard to the superstar striker. ALSO READ | Cristiano Ronaldo 'negative presence' at Manchester United, club open to letting him leave - Report Amid all this drama, the 37-year-old Ronaldo has finally broken his silence on Instagram, slamming the media and claiming that '100 news I made, only 5 were right'. He is set to come out with the truth, setting the record straight once and for all in an upcoming interview in two weeks' time. Ronaldo wrote, "They know the truth when they interview in a couple weeks," the 37-year-old footballer replied on a post by cr7.o_lendario. "The media is telling lies. I have a notebook and in the last few months of the 100 news I made, only 5 were right. Imagine how it is. Stick with that tip." View this post on Instagram A post shared by Cristiano Ronaldo - O Lendário (@cr7.o_lendario) × The Portugal captain's comments came in the aftermath of a post courtesy of his friend Edu Aguirre (cr7.o_leandario), which read: "I really want Cristiano to leave Manchester because the current scenario in this team is very bad for him, but if he stays, I will cheer fervently to make everything go well as always."

'Of 100 news I made...': Cristiano Ronaldo breaks silence over his situation at Man United, to expose 'lies'

The world’s richest man Elon Musk proclaimed he is buying Manchester United in a random tweet Tuesday. However, after the much-anticipated Twitter bid, it’s unclear if the billionaire is serious.

Will the world's richest man Elon Musk now aim for Manchester United?

Former footballer Ryan&nbsp;Giggs&nbsp;admitted Tuesday to being unfaithful in all his past romantic relationships but denied ever being violent towards partners, as he gave evidence over charges of assault and coercive control of an ex-girlfriend.

Taking the stand for the first time in his week-old trial, the Manchester United legend denied physically assaulting former partner, PR agent Kate Greville, nearly two years ago or controlling her during their rocky years-long relationship.

But under questioning from his own lawyer, the 48-year-old admitted to a lifetime of infidelity, agreeing that he was "a flirt by nature" and unable to "resist" pursuing attractive women despite being married or in a relationship.

Giggs&nbsp;is on trial at Manchester Crown Court over claims he subjected 36-year-old Greville to a "litany of abuse, both physical and psychological" which included headbutting her in the face as she tried to end their relationship.

The former coach of the Wales national team, whose career has been upended by the charges, faces a five-year jail term if convicted.

As the prosecution rested its case Tuesday morning, jurors heard details from a hand-written prepared statement he gave to police after he was arrested on suspicion of assaulting Greville and her sister, Emma, in November 2020.

In it, he described a tussle between the trio over a mobile phone during which&nbsp;Giggs&nbsp;said he "may have caught her and her sister".

"But at no time was there any attempt to harm either of them," the statement added.

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<h2>- 'Rollercoaster-type relationship' -</h2>

Giggs&nbsp;said the pair's more than four-year relationship -- which began while he was married to the mother of his two children -- had its "ups and downs". "Despite allegations of violence, I often walk away from incidents," the former footballer insisted in the police statement, adding: "I would never react with violence".

He also told officers in another later statement, which was also read in court: "I will not accept that my behaviour towards my former partner has been in any way controlling or coercive".

During several hours of afternoon testimony from the witness box which charted the course of their "rollercoaster-type relationship",&nbsp;Giggs&nbsp;denied threatening to release certain images or video of Greville in a bid to emotionally blackmail her.

He told the court he had "never" shared any private photos or videos, insisting that he would never share such material. The trial continues Wednesday.&nbsp; A dazzling teenage talent,&nbsp;Giggs&nbsp;ended his career at Old Trafford as the most-decorated player in English football history.&nbsp;

As a player, he made a club-record 963 appearances over 23 years for Manchester United, winning 13 Premier League titles and two Champions League trophies. He then began his coaching career at Old Trafford, taking temporary charge at the end of the 2013/14 season after David Moyes was sacked, before working as an assistant to Louis van Gaal for two years.&nbsp;

Giggs&nbsp;was appointed Wales boss in January 2018 and helped them secure qualification for Euro 2020, just their second major tournament appearance since the 1958 World Cup.&nbsp;

Former footballer Ryan Giggs admitted Tuesday to being unfaithful in all his past romantic relationships but denied ever being violent towards partners, as he gave evidence over charges of assault and coercive control of an ex-girlfriend.

Former footballer Ryan Giggs admitted Tuesday to being unfaithful in all his past romantic relationships but denied ever being violent towards partners, as he gave evidence over charges of assault and coercive control of an ex-girlfriend. Taking the stand for the first time in his week-old trial, the Manchester United legend denied physically assaulting former partner, PR agent Kate Greville, nearly two years ago or controlling her during their rocky years-long relationship. But under questioning from his own lawyer, the 48-year-old admitted to a lifetime of infidelity, agreeing that he was "a flirt by nature" and unable to "resist" pursuing attractive women despite being married or in a relationship. Giggs is on trial at Manchester Crown Court over claims he subjected 36-year-old Greville to a "litany of abuse, both physical and psychological" which included headbutting her in the face as she tried to end their relationship. The former coach of the Wales national team, whose career has been upended by the charges, faces a five-year jail term if convicted. As the prosecution rested its case Tuesday morning, jurors heard details from a hand-written prepared statement he gave to police after he was arrested on suspicion of assaulting Greville and her sister, Emma, in November 2020. In it, he described a tussle between the trio over a mobile phone during which Giggs said he "may have caught her and her sister". "But at no time was there any attempt to harm either of them," the statement added. ALSO READ | Joachim Anderson receives death threats online after getting headbutted by Liverpool’s Darwin Nunez - 'Rollercoaster-type relationship' - Giggs said the pair's more than four-year relationship -- which began while he was married to the mother of his two children -- had its "ups and downs". "Despite allegations of violence, I often walk away from incidents," the former footballer insisted in the police statement, adding: "I would never react with violence". He also told officers in another later statement, which was also read in court: "I will not accept that my behaviour towards my former partner has been in any way controlling or coercive". During several hours of afternoon testimony from the witness box which charted the course of their "rollercoaster-type relationship", Giggs denied threatening to release certain images or video of Greville in a bid to emotionally blackmail her. He told the court he had "never" shared any private photos or videos, insisting that he would never share such material. The trial continues Wednesday. A dazzling teenage talent, Giggs ended his career at Old Trafford as the most-decorated player in English football history. As a player, he made a club-record 963 appearances over 23 years for Manchester United, winning 13 Premier League titles and two Champions League trophies. He then began his coaching career at Old Trafford, taking temporary charge at the end of the 2013/14 season after David Moyes was sacked, before working as an assistant to Louis van Gaal for two years. Giggs was appointed Wales boss in January 2018 and helped them secure qualification for Euro 2020, just their second major tournament appearance since the 1958 World Cup.

Man Utd legend Ryan Giggs admits to lifelong infidelity in court testimony

Cristiano Ronaldo recently found himself on the wrong side of the law after he received a caution from Merseyside Police. Per a statement that was released by the law-enforcement officials, Ronaldo was interviewed by the police. However, they refused to name the five-time Ballon d'Or winner in their statement, referring to him as 'a 37-year-old man'.

He was interviewed in relation to an alleged assault and criminal damage incident that took place at Goodison Park back in April 2022. During&nbsp;their interview, he was cautioned against such violent outbursts in the future.&nbsp;After which the officials moved to close the matter up entirely.

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"We can confirm that a 37-year-old man voluntarily attended and was interviewed under caution in relation to an allegation of assault and criminal damage. The allegation relates to an incident following the Everton v Manchester United football match at Goodison Park on Saturday 9 April. The matter has been dealt with by way of conditional caution. The matter has now concluded."

The incident in question took place when Manchester United charted a course to Merseyside to play against Everton in their backyard. United suffered a 1-0 loss at the hands of The Toffees, who were at 17th position on the table at the time, running the risk of getting relegated from top-flight football.

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After what was a disappointing game for the team and Ronaldo, in particular, he&nbsp;smashed a phone out of a young fan's hands, who was trying to catch a glimpse of the injury the Portuguese star&nbsp;had sustained over the course of the game. A myriad of videos, displaying footage of Ronaldo's violent outburst flooded social media shortly thereafter.

The victim,&nbsp;Jake Harding's mother, subsequently revealed that her son had suffered severe bruising after&nbsp;the altercation due to the ferocity with which Ronaldo had smacked the phone out of his hands.

Cristiano Ronaldo recently found himself on the wrong side of the law after he received a caution from Merseyside Police. Per a statement that was released by the law-enforcement officials, Ronaldo was interviewed by the police.

Cristiano Ronaldo recently found himself on the wrong side of the law after he received a caution from Merseyside Police. Per a statement that was released by the law-enforcement officials, Ronaldo was interviewed by the police. However, they refused to name the five-time Ballon d'Or winner in their statement, referring to him as 'a 37-year-old man'. He was interviewed in relation to an alleged assault and criminal damage incident that took place at Goodison Park back in April 2022. During their interview, he was cautioned against such violent outbursts in the future. After which the officials moved to close the matter up entirely. ALSO READ: 'Not buying any sports team,' clarifies Elon Musk after claiming he is going to buy Manchester United "We can confirm that a 37-year-old man voluntarily attended and was interviewed under caution in relation to an allegation of assault and criminal damage. The allegation relates to an incident following the Everton v Manchester United football match at Goodison Park on Saturday 9 April. The matter has been dealt with by way of conditional caution. The matter has now concluded." The incident in question took place when Manchester United charted a course to Merseyside to play against Everton in their backyard. United suffered a 1-0 loss at the hands of The Toffees, who were at 17th position on the table at the time, running the risk of getting relegated from top-flight football. Another angle has emerged of the incident between Cristiano Ronaldo and a fan, the forward is currently under review by the Merseyside Police and has since apologised. (via @dominothement) pic.twitter.com/lkT5hfxL2Q — ESPN UK (@ESPNUK) April 10, 2022 × ALSO READ: 'Of 100 news I made...': Cristiano Ronaldo breaks silence over his situation at Man United, to expose 'lies' After what was a disappointing game for the team and Ronaldo, in particular, he smashed a phone out of a young fan's hands, who was trying to catch a glimpse of the injury the Portuguese star had sustained over the course of the game. A myriad of videos, displaying footage of Ronaldo's violent outburst flooded social media shortly thereafter. The victim, Jake Harding's mother, subsequently revealed that her son had suffered severe bruising after the altercation due to the ferocity with which Ronaldo had smacked the phone out of his hands.

Cristiano Ronaldo receives legal caution from police after smashing child's phone following defeat

Manchester United have started the new English Premier League (EPL) season on an abysmal note, losing two back-to-back games against lowly-ranked teams like Brighton (2-1) and Brentford (4-0). Thus, the Red Devils continue to make the headlines with plenty being said and written about the Erik Ten Hag-led side as their struggles continue.

Amid all this, billionaire Elon Musk broke the internet with his latest tweet claiming that he is all set to buy the Cristiano Ronaldo-starrer Man United club.&nbsp;The post about purchasing one of the most prestigious EPL clubs&nbsp;came as part of a 2-tweet thread by Musk. The first tweet read: “To be clear, I support the left half of the Republican Party and the right half of the Democratic Party.”

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For the unversed, Musk has a reputation for posting irrelevant tweets and his recent one on purchasing United were on the same lines as he was quick to point out that it was a joke.&nbsp;

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Following Musk's tweets on Man Utd, a social media debate sparked among Twitter fans&nbsp;started on the platform.

“You don’t want it man, trust me. This man signed a deal to buy Twitter for USD 44 billion without doing any due diligence then realized it was a bad deal. Backed out, and is being sued,” one user claimed.

"Why in the world would you buy a team that plays glorified jogging instead of real American football? Way more people watch football than soccer," pointed out another.

Not long ago, Musk had made heads turn as he was set to buy Twitter and was very close to penning down the deal. However, he later backed out.&nbsp;&nbsp;
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Manchester United have started the new English Premier League (EPL) season on an abysmal note, losing two back-to-back games against lowly-ranked teams like Brighton (2-1) and Brentford (4-0).

Manchester United have started the new English Premier League (EPL) season on an abysmal note, losing two back-to-back games against lowly-ranked teams like Brighton (2-1) and Brentford (4-0). Thus, the Red Devils continue to make the headlines with plenty being said and written about the Erik Ten Hag-led side as their struggles continue. Amid all this, billionaire Elon Musk broke the internet with his latest tweet claiming that he is all set to buy the Cristiano Ronaldo-starrer Man United club. The post about purchasing one of the most prestigious EPL clubs came as part of a 2-tweet thread by Musk. The first tweet read: “To be clear, I support the left half of the Republican Party and the right half of the Democratic Party.” Also, I’m buying Manchester United ur welcome — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) August 17, 2022 × For the unversed, Musk has a reputation for posting irrelevant tweets and his recent one on purchasing United were on the same lines as he was quick to point out that it was a joke. No, this is a long-running joke on Twitter. I’m not buying any sports teams. — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) August 17, 2022 × ALSO READ | 'Of 100 news I made...': Cristiano Ronaldo breaks silence over his situation at Man United, to expose 'lies' Following Musk's tweets on Man Utd, a social media debate sparked among Twitter fans started on the platform. “You don’t want it man, trust me. This man signed a deal to buy Twitter for USD 44 billion without doing any due diligence then realized it was a bad deal. Backed out, and is being sued,” one user claimed. "Why in the world would you buy a team that plays glorified jogging instead of real American football? Way more people watch football than soccer," pointed out another. Not long ago, Musk had made heads turn as he was set to buy Twitter and was very close to penning down the deal. However, he later backed out.

'Not buying any sports team,' clarifies Elon Musk after claiming he is going to buy Manchester United

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Manchester United have had a disastrous start to the ongoing Premier League season under new manager Erik Ten Hag, who arrived at the club from Dutch side Ajax earlier this summer. Ten Hag has signed up for arguably the biggest challenge of his managerial career so far, but finds himself in troubled waters just a couple of games into his first season at the club.

The Dutch manager had massive optimism surrounding his arrival after United showed glimpses of brilliant football Ten Hag is known for, during their pre-season tour of Thailand and Australia. But the buoyancy was a short-lived one as back-to-back losses against Brighton and Brentford in the first two games of the season pushed United to the bottom of the table.

United were shambolic in defence and far from clinical in attack as the lack of quality in the squad was crystal clear on the pitch during their defeats against Brighton and Brentford. While they were expected to kick off the new season with new vigour after a dismal campaign last season, Ten Hag's men looked completely out of sorts in the two defeats which have served as an eye-opener.

But the problems at United are clear and obvious. They are far beyond Ten Hag's reach as the club's owners — The Glazer family — are to be blamed for bringing down the English football giants. Deservingly, the Glazers find themselves at the receiving end of massive criticism from fans, experts and former players alike after United's terrible start.

In their 17 years of ownership of United, the Glazers have made some awful footballing decisions; they have failed to install a proper hierarchy at the club to run the footballing side of their ‘commercial’ venture, and instead of pumping in money to strengthen the squad over the years, have put the club under mounting debt while also enjoying annual dividends. 
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The Glazers have been accused of leaving Manchester United&nbsp;'to rot' while they continue to milk money out of the most successful club in the history of English football. So much so, that the fans, former players and experts have had enough and have called out the owners for 'destroying' the club in recent days.

Who are the Glazers? How did they buy Manchester United?

Avram, Joel, Bryan, Kevin, Edward and Darcie - the six Glazer&nbsp;siblings currently own Manchester United, one of the most popular clubs in the world with a staggering fan following across the globe. Their father Malcolm Glazer, an American business tycoon, had entered the sports business for the first time when he bought the Tampa Bay Buccaneers team in America's National Football League (NFL).

After running the Buccaneers, Glazer&nbsp;siblings Joel, Edward and Bryan set their sights on buying Manchester United. It was in 2003, that Malcolm Glazer made his first move and bought 2.9% shares of United for around $4.7 million. He kept increasing his stake and reached the coveted 30% mark which was enough to launch a full takeover bid.

The Glazers increased their stake to 58.7% after United's former manager Sir Alex Ferguson had a fall out with John Magnier and J. P. McManus, who collectively owned 28.7% shares of the club. Glazers sensed an opportunity and made the most of it as they bought the entire 28.7% stake from the duo to increase their stake while retaining Ferguson as the manager.

Their ownership soon rose to 75% before Glazers took full control of the club in 2005 for a sum of around £790 million. However, there was a catch, the Glazers didn't spend their own money to buy Manchester United and instead opted to finance the move through loans. The Glazers only spent £270m on their own financed the rest by placing the club into debt.

It was for the first time since 1931, that United, a debt-free club, was put into debt. It was the beginning of what has panned out to be a disastrous stint for the Glazers as the owners of United with success eluding the club for a number of years and fans growing impatient with every passing season as they witness their beloved football club being brought down to the ground.

One of the most profitable football clubs in the world, United had to pay interest payments of around £62 million every year after the Glazers financed their purchase of the club with a loan and put it on the United brand. Instead of hoping for new investment into the club, United found itself spending millions to pay off the debt.

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Why the&nbsp;Glazers have been called 'leeches' by Manchester United fans?

Manchester United was a debt-free club till the Glazers took over in 2005 by taking a loan of around a staggering £525 million and put it on the club to pay it off. The Manchester United fans had sensed what was to come in the future and protests outside Old Trafford, the club's home ground had begun even before the Glazers' takeover was complete.

However, the protests were not as fierce as they have been in the last few years as the fans still hoped the American owners would take the club in the right direction. However, that has clearly not been the case as United, one of the top clubs in the world, has been far from challenging for major titles since the departure of Alex Ferguson.

In 2010, United's debt rose to a staggering £716.5 million which forced the club to issue bonds of around £500 million to pay it off. As per reports, United's current debt sits at around £627 million. The club has paid around £855m alone in interests which could have easily been invested into infrastructure, stadium and in improving the quality of the squad that is currently crying for reinforcements.

If the debt was not enough, from 2016 the Glazers started taking out more money as dividends for the shares they own. They have&nbsp;taken out around £154 million in dividends in the last six years and continue to fill their pockets with millions of pounds annually despite the club needing a complete rebuild from top to bottom.

All this, while not investing properly in the squad and not having a proper structure at the club to run the footballing side of it, has left the fans exhausted but louder than ever. The Glazers have been termed&nbsp;'leeches' with&nbsp;calls for the American&nbsp;owners&nbsp;to sell the club growing&nbsp;louder in the last few years than ever before due to their sheer inability to properly run one of the biggest football clubs in the world.

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Have Glazers not spent money on transfers?

The Glazers had their faces saved by the legendary Sir Alex Ferguson in their initial years after buying United as the former manager delivered success on the pitch to paper over the cracks. However, United have not managed to win a single Premier League title ever since his departure in 2013 when the club won their last league title.

From 2005 to 2013, Manchester United had a net spend of just £164m which averages just over £20 million per season over eight years. At the same time, the likes of Chelsea, Manchester City and other top European clubs were spending big money in the transfer market to get the players they wanted to achieve success.

With Ferguson in charge, United's transfer howlers were majorly covered over as the legendary manager still was able to help the club win titles one after another. However, the Glazers were left exposed once Ferguson left the club as United's inability to track the best talents and bring them to Old Trafford ended up costing them on the pitch.

United have spent over £1 billion in transfers since Ferguson's departure but they have little to show for the money spent as a number of signings over the years have flopped and flopped massively at the club. The likes of&nbsp;Bastian Schweinsteiger, Memphis Depay, Marouane Fellaini, Paul Pogba and Romelu Lukaku among others have all flopped at Old Trafford, exposing United's below-par recruitment and transfer strategy.

While many might argue the Glazers still have paid money, the over&nbsp; £1 billion spent on transfers since 2013 is the money generated by the club. The Glazers have not put in any investment into the club but have rather taken money out in dividends while the debt remains over&nbsp;£600 million even 17 years after the takeover.

As per Sky Sports, the Glazers' takeover of United has ended up costing the club an unbelievable&nbsp;£1.5-2 million pounds, the majority of which could have been utilised in the proper functioning of the club and ensuring it remains as successful as it was under Ferguson, who won a stunning 13 Premier League and 2 Champions League titles during his glorious stint and is widely regarded as one of the greatest managers of all time.

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Elon Musk's bluff

Amid their continuous efforts to force The Glazers to sell their beloved club for its own good, Manchester United fans saw a ray of hope when Tesla COO Elon Musk put out a tweet on Wednesday (August 17) saying he was buying the English club. Twitter was soon flooded with reactions as United fans saw light at the end of the tunnel.

However, their joy was short-lived as it was yet another bluff from Musk, who is known for his pointless tweets. The world's richest person was quick to clarify in another tweet&nbsp;that it was just a joke and that he is not planning on buying a sports team. However, Musk insisted if he were&nbsp;to buy a sports team it will be United, as the club was his favourite in childhood.

"No, this is a long-running joke on Twitter. I’m not buying any sports teams," Musk said in his tweet replying to a user, who asked him if he was serious about buying the English club.&nbsp;

"Although, if it were any team, it would be Man U. They were my fav team as a kid," he said in another.

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There is no question&nbsp;that Musk has all the resources that he would need to buy Manchester United, but the club's problems run deeper and it is in dire need of an owner, who would be willing to be invested in sorting out the underlying issues at Old Trafford. And as of now, Musk isn't United's saviour as he is not interested in buying the Premier League giants.

Musk, who had recently pulled out of a deal to buy social media giant&nbsp;Twitter after being denied information he sought, would be in for an even bigger challenge at United if he opts to buy the sleeping giants of English football, who might be up for sale sooner rather than later as the Glazers, who value the club at&nbsp;£4 billion might give in one day amid&nbsp;the mounting pressure from all corners.

Former Manchester United captain Gary Neville had perfectly put in on Sky Sports last week when he called out the Glazers urging them to sell the club while slamming them for their awful ownership.

“There is a family in America that is letting its employees take the blame. They need to get on a plane to Manchester and explain what the plan is. We never will have the Glazers here," said Neville, who played a staggering 602 matches for United.

“The only money that has been spent on players has been generated by the club. The Glazers have borrowed and used the revenue the club generates through its amazing fanbase.”

“My point is there has been a toxic culture at this club for the last 10 years since Alex Ferguson and (CEO) David Gill left. It’s a mess. And it cannot continue to go on. The embedded failure over a ten-year period has to come back to the owner. I blamed (CEO Ed) Woodward for a long time but the Glazers left him in situ," he added.

Manchester United have had a disastrous start to the ongoing Premier League season under new manager Erik Ten Hag, who arrived at the club from Dutch side Ajax earlier this summer.

Manchester United have had a disastrous start to the ongoing Premier League season under new manager Erik Ten Hag, who arrived at the club from Dutch side Ajax earlier this summer. Ten Hag has signed up for arguably the biggest challenge of his managerial career so far, but finds himself in troubled waters just a couple of games into his first season at the club. The Dutch manager had massive optimism surrounding his arrival after United showed glimpses of brilliant football Ten Hag is known for, during their pre-season tour of Thailand and Australia. But the buoyancy was a short-lived one as back-to-back losses against Brighton and Brentford in the first two games of the season pushed United to the bottom of the table. United were shambolic in defence and far from clinical in attack as the lack of quality in the squad was crystal clear on the pitch during their defeats against Brighton and Brentford. While they were expected to kick off the new season with new vigour after a dismal campaign last season, Ten Hag's men looked completely out of sorts in the two defeats which have served as an eye-opener. But the problems at United are clear and obvious. They are far beyond Ten Hag's reach as the club's owners — The Glazer family — are to be blamed for bringing down the English football giants. Deservingly, the Glazers find themselves at the receiving end of massive criticism from fans, experts and former players alike after United's terrible start. In their 17 years of ownership of United, the Glazers have made some awful footballing decisions; they have failed to install a proper hierarchy at the club to run the footballing side of their ‘commercial’ venture, and instead of pumping in money to strengthen the squad over the years, have put the club under mounting debt while also enjoying annual dividends. Also Read: Cristiano Ronaldo breaks silence over his situation at Man United, to expose 'lies' The Glazers have been accused of leaving Manchester United 'to rot' while they continue to milk money out of the most successful club in the history of English football. So much so, that the fans, former players and experts have had enough and have called out the owners for 'destroying' the club in recent days. Who are the Glazers? How did they buy Manchester United? Avram, Joel, Bryan, Kevin, Edward and Darcie - the six Glazer siblings currently own Manchester United, one of the most popular clubs in the world with a staggering fan following across the globe. Their father Malcolm Glazer, an American business tycoon, had entered the sports business for the first time when he bought the Tampa Bay Buccaneers team in America's National Football League (NFL). After running the Buccaneers, Glazer siblings Joel, Edward and Bryan set their sights on buying Manchester United. It was in 2003, that Malcolm Glazer made his first move and bought 2.9% shares of United for around $4.7 million. He kept increasing his stake and reached the coveted 30% mark which was enough to launch a full takeover bid. The Glazers increased their stake to 58.7% after United's former manager Sir Alex Ferguson had a fall out with John Magnier and J. P. McManus, who collectively owned 28.7% shares of the club. Glazers sensed an opportunity and made the most of it as they bought the entire 28.7% stake from the duo to increase their stake while retaining Ferguson as the manager. Their ownership soon rose to 75% before Glazers took full control of the club in 2005 for a sum of around £790 million. However, there was a catch, the Glazers didn't spend their own money to buy Manchester United and instead opted to finance the move through loans. The Glazers only spent £270m on their own financed the rest by placing the club into debt. It was for the first time since 1931, that United, a debt-free club, was put into debt. It was the beginning of what has panned out to be a disastrous stint for the Glazers as the owners of United with success eluding the club for a number of years and fans growing impatient with every passing season as they witness their beloved football club being brought down to the ground. One of the most profitable football clubs in the world, United had to pay interest payments of around £62 million every year after the Glazers financed their purchase of the club with a loan and put it on the United brand. Instead of hoping for new investment into the club, United found itself spending millions to pay off the debt. Also Read: 'Not buying any sports team' - Elon Musk clarifies after claiming he is going to buy Manchester United Why the Glazers have been called 'leeches' by Manchester United fans? Manchester United was a debt-free club till the Glazers took over in 2005 by taking a loan of around a staggering £525 million and put it on the club to pay it off. The Manchester United fans had sensed what was to come in the future and protests outside Old Trafford, the club's home ground had begun even before the Glazers' takeover was complete. However, the protests were not as fierce as they have been in the last few years as the fans still hoped the American owners would take the club in the right direction. However, that has clearly not been the case as United, one of the top clubs in the world, has been far from challenging for major titles since the departure of Alex Ferguson. In 2010, United's debt rose to a staggering £716.5 million which forced the club to issue bonds of around £500 million to pay it off. As per reports, United's current debt sits at around £627 million. The club has paid around £855m alone in interests which could have easily been invested into infrastructure, stadium and in improving the quality of the squad that is currently crying for reinforcements. If the debt was not enough, from 2016 the Glazers started taking out more money as dividends for the shares they own. They have taken out around £154 million in dividends in the last six years and continue to fill their pockets with millions of pounds annually despite the club needing a complete rebuild from top to bottom. All this, while not investing properly in the squad and not having a proper structure at the club to run the footballing side of it, has left the fans exhausted but louder than ever. The Glazers have been termed 'leeches' with calls for the American owners to sell the club growing louder in the last few years than ever before due to their sheer inability to properly run one of the biggest football clubs in the world. Also Read: Five strikers Manchester United can sign this window if Cristiano Ronaldo leaves Have Glazers not spent money on transfers? The Glazers had their faces saved by the legendary Sir Alex Ferguson in their initial years after buying United as the former manager delivered success on the pitch to paper over the cracks. However, United have not managed to win a single Premier League title ever since his departure in 2013 when the club won their last league title. From 2005 to 2013, Manchester United had a net spend of just £164m which averages just over £20 million per season over eight years. At the same time, the likes of Chelsea, Manchester City and other top European clubs were spending big money in the transfer market to get the players they wanted to achieve success. With Ferguson in charge, United's transfer howlers were majorly covered over as the legendary manager still was able to help the club win titles one after another. However, the Glazers were left exposed once Ferguson left the club as United's inability to track the best talents and bring them to Old Trafford ended up costing them on the pitch. United have spent over £1 billion in transfers since Ferguson's departure but they have little to show for the money spent as a number of signings over the years have flopped and flopped massively at the club. The likes of Bastian Schweinsteiger, Memphis Depay, Marouane Fellaini, Paul Pogba and Romelu Lukaku among others have all flopped at Old Trafford, exposing United's below-par recruitment and transfer strategy. While many might argue the Glazers still have paid money, the over £1 billion spent on transfers since 2013 is the money generated by the club. The Glazers have not put in any investment into the club but have rather taken money out in dividends while the debt remains over £600 million even 17 years after the takeover. As per Sky Sports, the Glazers' takeover of United has ended up costing the club an unbelievable £1.5-2 million pounds, the majority of which could have been utilised in the proper functioning of the club and ensuring it remains as successful as it was under Ferguson, who won a stunning 13 Premier League and 2 Champions League titles during his glorious stint and is widely regarded as one of the greatest managers of all time. Also Read: Cristiano Ronaldo 'negative presence' at Manchester United, club open to letting him leave - Report Elon Musk's bluff Amid their continuous efforts to force The Glazers to sell their beloved club for its own good, Manchester United fans saw a ray of hope when Tesla COO Elon Musk put out a tweet on Wednesday (August 17) saying he was buying the English club. Twitter was soon flooded with reactions as United fans saw light at the end of the tunnel. However, their joy was short-lived as it was yet another bluff from Musk, who is known for his pointless tweets. The world's richest person was quick to clarify in another tweet that it was just a joke and that he is not planning on buying a sports team. However, Musk insisted if he were to buy a sports team it will be United, as the club was his favourite in childhood. "No, this is a long-running joke on Twitter. I’m not buying any sports teams," Musk said in his tweet replying to a user, who asked him if he was serious about buying the English club. "Although, if it were any team, it would be Man U. They were my fav team as a kid," he said in another. No, this is a long-running joke on Twitter. I’m not buying any sports teams. — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) August 17, 2022 × Although, if it were any team, it would be Man U. They were my fav team as a kid. — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) August 17, 2022 × There is no question that Musk has all the resources that he would need to buy Manchester United, but the club's problems run deeper and it is in dire need of an owner, who would be willing to be invested in sorting out the underlying issues at Old Trafford. And as of now, Musk isn't United's saviour as he is not interested in buying the Premier League giants. Musk, who had recently pulled out of a deal to buy social media giant Twitter after being denied information he sought, would be in for an even bigger challenge at United if he opts to buy the sleeping giants of English football, who might be up for sale sooner rather than later as the Glazers, who value the club at £4 billion might give in one day amid the mounting pressure from all corners. Former Manchester United captain Gary Neville had perfectly put in on Sky Sports last week when he called out the Glazers urging them to sell the club while slamming them for their awful ownership. “There is a family in America that is letting its employees take the blame. They need to get on a plane to Manchester and explain what the plan is. We never will have the Glazers here," said Neville, who played a staggering 602 matches for United. “The only money that has been spent on players has been generated by the club. The Glazers have borrowed and used the revenue the club generates through its amazing fanbase.” “My point is there has been a toxic culture at this club for the last 10 years since Alex Ferguson and (CEO) David Gill left. It’s a mess. And it cannot continue to go on. The embedded failure over a ten-year period has to come back to the owner. I blamed (CEO Ed) Woodward for a long time but the Glazers left him in situ," he added.

Elon Musk not the saviour, but Manchester United plagued by clear and obvious issues

First Twitter, now Manchester United? Elon Musk, the chief operating officer of Tesla, appears to be on a spending binge as the billionaire on Tuesday announced on Twitter that he was purchasing the soccer team Manchester United Plc.

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But it could just be yet another pointless tweet by the world's richest person. As Reuters points out Musk has a history of making "irrelevant tweets".&nbsp;

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As of now, it isn't clear whether the billionaire actually plans to pursue a deal or not.&nbsp;

Who is to say that the team is even up for sale? It is controlled by the American Glazer family, who did not respond to a request for comment, reports Reuters.

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One of the football teams with the greatest fan support worldwide, Manchester United holds a record of 20 times as English champions and three times as winners of the European Cup, the top club competition in the world of soccer.

Musk is currently embroiled in a controversial deal with Twitter and is being sued by the social media giant for trying to get out of the $44 billion deal to buy the company.

Some followers have urged Musk to purchase Manchester United rather than Twitter.

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As of Tuesday's stock market close, the football team had a $2.08 billion market value.&nbsp;The Glazers, who acquired Manchester United for 790 million pounds ($955.51 million) in 2005, have been under fire from the club's supporters in recent years due to the team's on-field troubles.

After United participated in an unsuccessful attempt to establish a breakaway European Super League last year, the anti-Glazer campaign gathered steam.

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First Twitter, now Manchester United? Elon Musk, the chief operating officer of Tesla, appears to be on a spending binge as the billionaire on Tuesday announced on Twitter that he was purchasing the soccer team Manchester United Plc.

First Twitter, now Manchester United? Elon Musk, the chief operating officer of Tesla, appears to be on a spending binge as the billionaire on Tuesday announced on Twitter that he was purchasing the soccer team Manchester United Plc. "I'm buying Manchester United ur welcome," Musk said in a tweet. Also, I’m buying Manchester United ur welcome — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) August 17, 2022 × But it could just be yet another pointless tweet by the world's richest person. As Reuters points out Musk has a history of making "irrelevant tweets". Watch | Elon Musk sells nearly $7bn in Tesla shares As of now, it isn't clear whether the billionaire actually plans to pursue a deal or not. Who is to say that the team is even up for sale? It is controlled by the American Glazer family, who did not respond to a request for comment, reports Reuters. Also read | Twitter ordered to submit documents to Elon Musk from a fired employee regarding bot accounts One of the football teams with the greatest fan support worldwide, Manchester United holds a record of 20 times as English champions and three times as winners of the European Cup, the top club competition in the world of soccer. Musk is currently embroiled in a controversial deal with Twitter and is being sued by the social media giant for trying to get out of the $44 billion deal to buy the company. Some followers have urged Musk to purchase Manchester United rather than Twitter. Read More | Twitter spent $33 million on Elon Musk’s deal in three months As of Tuesday's stock market close, the football team had a $2.08 billion market value. The Glazers, who acquired Manchester United for 790 million pounds ($955.51 million) in 2005, have been under fire from the club's supporters in recent years due to the team's on-field troubles. After United participated in an unsuccessful attempt to establish a breakaway European Super League last year, the anti-Glazer campaign gathered steam. (With inputs from agencies) Watch WION LIVE HERE: You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

After Twitter, Elon Musk sets his sight on Manchester United?

Manchester United are now reportedly open to letting Cristiano Ronaldo leave this summer after having maintained for weeks that the Portuguese forward was not for sale. Despite Ronaldo having expressed his desire to leave the club, United's stance was that he was not for sale and would see out the final year of his contract at Old Trafford.

However, as per a report in BBC, United could let the Portuguese star leave in the ongoing transfer window as his mood is affecting the morale of the rest of the squad. Ronaldo is said to be a 'negative presence at the club and he hardly communicates with his teammates in the canteen.

As per BBC, sources suggest that United might be willing to let him go even if they were not to find any replacement for him in the current transfer window as many at the club believe his departure will uplift the morale of the players. This comes after United suffered two humiliating defeats in their first two games of the season against Brighton and Brentford, respectively.

While Brighton beat United 2-1, Brentford handed the Red Devils a proper thrashing in a comprehensive 4-0 win at home. United looked clueless in the remainder of the first half after a mistake from David de Gea saw Brentford take the lead in the 10th minute before scoring three more inside the next 25 minutes to extend their lead to 4-0.

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It was a dismal show from the United players, who clearly struggled against Brentford's energetic and intense high pressing. The back-to-back defeats in the Premier League have quickly wiped out any optimism United had regained after a good pre-season and the majority of the blame has been put on Ronaldo.

Earlier this summer, there were reports that Ronaldo had informed United of his desire to leave citing the lack of Champions League football and their inactivity in the transfer market. The Portuguese is still actively looking for a move away from the club as he wants to spend the final few years of his career fighting for major titles.

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Ronaldo had rejoined United from Juventus last summer and went on to notch up 18 goals for the club in the Premier League. However, his heroics were not enough to help United finish in the top four as they ended up finishing a lowly sixth to miss out on a spot in the Champions League. While Ronaldo has expressed his desire to leave, no top club in Europe has shown any interest in buying the 37-year-old.

Manchester United are now reportedly open to letting Cristiano Ronaldo leave this summer after having maintained for weeks that the Portuguese forward was not for sale.

Manchester United are now reportedly open to letting Cristiano Ronaldo leave this summer after having maintained for weeks that the Portuguese forward was not for sale. Despite Ronaldo having expressed his desire to leave the club, United's stance was that he was not for sale and would see out the final year of his contract at Old Trafford. However, as per a report in BBC, United could let the Portuguese star leave in the ongoing transfer window as his mood is affecting the morale of the rest of the squad. Ronaldo is said to be a 'negative presence at the club and he hardly communicates with his teammates in the canteen. As per BBC, sources suggest that United might be willing to let him go even if they were not to find any replacement for him in the current transfer window as many at the club believe his departure will uplift the morale of the players. This comes after United suffered two humiliating defeats in their first two games of the season against Brighton and Brentford, respectively. While Brighton beat United 2-1, Brentford handed the Red Devils a proper thrashing in a comprehensive 4-0 win at home. United looked clueless in the remainder of the first half after a mistake from David de Gea saw Brentford take the lead in the 10th minute before scoring three more inside the next 25 minutes to extend their lead to 4-0. Also Read: Five strikers Manchester United can sign this window if Cristiano Ronaldo leaves It was a dismal show from the United players, who clearly struggled against Brentford's energetic and intense high pressing. The back-to-back defeats in the Premier League have quickly wiped out any optimism United had regained after a good pre-season and the majority of the blame has been put on Ronaldo. Earlier this summer, there were reports that Ronaldo had informed United of his desire to leave citing the lack of Champions League football and their inactivity in the transfer market. The Portuguese is still actively looking for a move away from the club as he wants to spend the final few years of his career fighting for major titles. Also Read: Darwin Nunez to Aurelien Tchouameni: 5 most expensive signings of 2022 summer transfer window so far Ronaldo had rejoined United from Juventus last summer and went on to notch up 18 goals for the club in the Premier League. However, his heroics were not enough to help United finish in the top four as they ended up finishing a lowly sixth to miss out on a spot in the Champions League. While Ronaldo has expressed his desire to leave, no top club in Europe has shown any interest in buying the 37-year-old.

Cristiano Ronaldo 'negative presence' at Manchester United, club open to letting him leave - Report

Manchester United continue their torrid run. After finishing sixth in the last Premier League season, and missing out on 2022/23 Champions League (CL) football, the Red Devils have got off to a miserable start in the new EPL season, losing to&nbsp;Brighton (2-1) and being thrashed by Brentford (4-0).&nbsp;

While there is a lack of activity on the transfer window and fans' frustrations continue to rise further with each loss, the constant chatter regarding Cristiano Ronaldo's future at Old Trafford is also not helping the team management. As per various reports, the Portuguese captain is desperate to leave the club. However, a report suggests that the Old Trafford club is not willing to sell Ronaldo despite the management's concerns over his negative influence on others.&nbsp;

There are even reports suggesting that Ronaldo&nbsp;is sometimes eating alone in the cafeteria. Despite all this,&nbsp;the club owners&nbsp;remain adamant that the player will not be sold. Whatever the truth behind all such reports, one thing is certain that Man United is struggling both on and off the field at the moment.

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According to a report on ESPN,&nbsp;United is adamant to not&nbsp;selling Ronaldo and reports of the club warning him&nbsp;over a potential contract termination are also doing the rounds. The club's bosses are believed to have informed the superstar striker that he either needs&nbsp;to 'fix his attitude' or risk getting his contract terminated. For the unversed, Ronaldo had signed a two-year contract last year when he was bought back by the Red Devils from Juventus.&nbsp;

Ronaldo was on the bench in Man United's EPL 2022/23 season opener versus Brighton but found a place in the starting XI versus Brentford, where he returned without scoring a single goal in his side's 4-0 thrashing.

Manchester United continue their torrid run. After finishing sixth in the last Premier League season, and missing out on 2022/23 Champions League (CL) football, the Red Devils have got off to a miserable start in the new EPL season, losing to Brighton (2-1) and being thrashed by Brentford (4-0).

Manchester United continue their torrid run. After finishing sixth in the last Premier League season, and missing out on 2022/23 Champions League (CL) football, the Red Devils have got off to a miserable start in the new EPL season, losing to Brighton (2-1) and being thrashed by Brentford (4-0). While there is a lack of activity on the transfer window and fans' frustrations continue to rise further with each loss, the constant chatter regarding Cristiano Ronaldo's future at Old Trafford is also not helping the team management. As per various reports, the Portuguese captain is desperate to leave the club. However, a report suggests that the Old Trafford club is not willing to sell Ronaldo despite the management's concerns over his negative influence on others. There are even reports suggesting that Ronaldo is sometimes eating alone in the cafeteria. Despite all this, the club owners remain adamant that the player will not be sold. Whatever the truth behind all such reports, one thing is certain that Man United is struggling both on and off the field at the moment. ALSO READ | WATCH: Darwin Nunez turns into Zidane on his Anfield debut; headbutts opposition player According to a report on ESPN, United is adamant to not selling Ronaldo and reports of the club warning him over a potential contract termination are also doing the rounds. The club's bosses are believed to have informed the superstar striker that he either needs to 'fix his attitude' or risk getting his contract terminated. For the unversed, Ronaldo had signed a two-year contract last year when he was bought back by the Red Devils from Juventus. Ronaldo was on the bench in Man United's EPL 2022/23 season opener versus Brighton but found a place in the starting XI versus Brentford, where he returned without scoring a single goal in his side's 4-0 thrashing.

Man United not keen to sell Ronaldo despite management's concerns over his 'negative influence': Report

Manchester United superstar&nbsp;Cristiano Ronaldo was recently urged by his nephew to part ways with the club after the club suffered an utterly humiliating loss at the hands of Brentford. The 4-0 setback against The Bees marked United's second consecutive loss after they kicked off their Premier League season&nbsp;with a 2-1 loss against Brighton Hove &amp; Albion.

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The striker has been&nbsp;eagerly trying to switch sides this summer as his Champions League aspirations for this season were dashed due to the club's failure to qualify for the Champions League. A disappointing transfer window has only added salt to his wounds, bolstering his desire to move on to greener pastures.

His desire to leave the club in his rearview is something that is being supported by members of his family. His nephew is seemingly the first to support his bid to leave. In a series of posts on his Instagram story, Ronaldo's nephew shared snaps of United's game against Brentford, mocking the club and asking him to move on.

"Get out of there uncle," wrote his nephew on Instagram in Portuguese.

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Should push come to shove, Ronaldo still has the option of terminating his contract with the club and entering the free agency pool to facilitate his move out of the franchise as he is on his final year of the contract. Therefore, the club will have to mend their ways if they hope to retain the five-time Ballon d'Or winner.

United's forthcoming game against arch-rivals Liverpool could prove to be an essential test that they'll need to pass, to convince the Portuguese star&nbsp;to stay by proving their determination to fight and a bright future.

Manchester United superstar Cristiano Ronaldo was recently urged by his nephew to part ways with the club after the club suffered an utterly humiliating loss at the hands of Brentford.

Manchester United superstar Cristiano Ronaldo was recently urged by his nephew to part ways with the club after the club suffered an utterly humiliating loss at the hands of Brentford. The 4-0 setback against The Bees marked United's second consecutive loss after they kicked off their Premier League season with a 2-1 loss against Brighton Hove & Albion. ALSO READ: WATCH: Cristiano Ronaldo refuses to acknowledge Manchester United's away fans after Brentford defeat The striker has been eagerly trying to switch sides this summer as his Champions League aspirations for this season were dashed due to the club's failure to qualify for the Champions League. A disappointing transfer window has only added salt to his wounds, bolstering his desire to move on to greener pastures. His desire to leave the club in his rearview is something that is being supported by members of his family. His nephew is seemingly the first to support his bid to leave. In a series of posts on his Instagram story, Ronaldo's nephew shared snaps of United's game against Brentford, mocking the club and asking him to move on. "Get out of there uncle," wrote his nephew on Instagram in Portuguese. Cristiano Ronaldo's nephew on Instagram story: “Get out of there uncle." pic.twitter.com/PfOfyitc8b — The CR7 Timeline. (@TimelineCR7) August 13, 2022 × Also Read: 'I could have changed them all': Erik Ten Hag slams Manchester United players after Brentford battering Should push come to shove, Ronaldo still has the option of terminating his contract with the club and entering the free agency pool to facilitate his move out of the franchise as he is on his final year of the contract. Therefore, the club will have to mend their ways if they hope to retain the five-time Ballon d'Or winner. United's forthcoming game against arch-rivals Liverpool could prove to be an essential test that they'll need to pass, to convince the Portuguese star to stay by proving their determination to fight and a bright future.

'Get out of there'- Cristiano Ronaldo's nephew urges Portuguese star to leave Manchester United

Manchester United star Cristiano Ronaldo is once again facing flak on social media after he was snubbed the away fans at the Gtech Community Stadium after the club's woeful 4-0 loss against Brentford in the Premier League on Saturday (August 14). Ronaldo didn't acknowledge&nbsp;the away fans at the stadium after the game and stormed into the tunnel following the embarrassing loss.

It was yet another dismal performance from United as their horror run continued under new manager Erik Ten Hag, who has now lost his first two games in charge of the club in the Premier League. There was significant optimism surrounding Ten Hag's arrival at Old Trafford this summer but consecutive defeats in the first two games have left the fan base fuming.

On Saturday, Brentford ran riot at home as the hosts scored 4 goals inside the first 35 minutes at Old Trafford to head into the second half with a stunning 4-0 cushion. Josh Dasilva opened the scoring in the 10th minute followed by goals from Mathias Jensen, Ben Mee and Bryan Mbeumo as Brentford registered a comprehensive win against United.

Following the shocking defeat, a number of United players went on to acknowledge the fans at the away end, who kept chanting in support of the club despite their 4-0 defeat to Brentford. However, Portuguese star Ronaldo didn't approach the fans and was spotted leaving midway despite insistence from manager Ten Hag’s assistant Steve McClaren.&nbsp;

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The likes of Bruno Fernandes, David De Gea, Marcus Rashford and Donny Van de Beek among others were seen acknowledging the fans as they apologised for their horror show. However, Ronaldo headed towards the tunnel after exchanging a few words with Mclaren. His video son went viral on social media, inviting criticism from all corners.

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Manchester United captain Harry Maguire was also spotted not approaching the away fans at the stadium as he followed Ronaldo into the tunnel after the club's shock defeat. However, Maguire did acknowledge from a distance before heading back.

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Ronaldo has already made his intentions clear about his desire to leave United this summer due to the lack of Champions League football and the current quality of United's squad. However, no top club has so far shown interest in buying the 37-year-old, who scored 18 goals in the Premier League for the Red Devils last season.

Manchester United star Cristiano Ronaldo is once again facing flak on social media after he was snubbed the away fans at the Gtech Community Stadium after the club's woeful 4-0 loss against Brentford in the Premier League on Saturday (August 14).

Manchester United star Cristiano Ronaldo is once again facing flak on social media after he was snubbed the away fans at the Gtech Community Stadium after the club's woeful 4-0 loss against Brentford in the Premier League on Saturday (August 14). Ronaldo didn't acknowledge the away fans at the stadium after the game and stormed into the tunnel following the embarrassing loss. It was yet another dismal performance from United as their horror run continued under new manager Erik Ten Hag, who has now lost his first two games in charge of the club in the Premier League. There was significant optimism surrounding Ten Hag's arrival at Old Trafford this summer but consecutive defeats in the first two games have left the fan base fuming. On Saturday, Brentford ran riot at home as the hosts scored 4 goals inside the first 35 minutes at Old Trafford to head into the second half with a stunning 4-0 cushion. Josh Dasilva opened the scoring in the 10th minute followed by goals from Mathias Jensen, Ben Mee and Bryan Mbeumo as Brentford registered a comprehensive win against United. Following the shocking defeat, a number of United players went on to acknowledge the fans at the away end, who kept chanting in support of the club despite their 4-0 defeat to Brentford. However, Portuguese star Ronaldo didn't approach the fans and was spotted leaving midway despite insistence from manager Ten Hag’s assistant Steve McClaren. Also Read: 'I could have changed them all': Erik Ten Hag slams Manchester United players after Brentford battering The likes of Bruno Fernandes, David De Gea, Marcus Rashford and Donny Van de Beek among others were seen acknowledging the fans as they apologised for their horror show. However, Ronaldo headed towards the tunnel after exchanging a few words with Mclaren. His video son went viral on social media, inviting criticism from all corners. The full post-match video of Ronaldo. He starts to go over to the #mufc travelling fans and then turns away pic.twitter.com/ivKghiGNvw — James Robson (@jamesalanrobson) August 14, 2022 × Manchester United captain Harry Maguire was also spotted not approaching the away fans at the stadium as he followed Ronaldo into the tunnel after the club's shock defeat. However, Maguire did acknowledge from a distance before heading back. Also Read: 'Watching men against U9s'- Gary Neville trashes Manchester United after humiliating loss against Brentford Ronaldo has already made his intentions clear about his desire to leave United this summer due to the lack of Champions League football and the current quality of United's squad. However, no top club has so far shown interest in buying the 37-year-old, who scored 18 goals in the Premier League for the Red Devils last season.

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Manchester United's disastrous run continued under new manager Erik Ten Hag on Saturday as the Red Devils suffered a humiliating 4-0 defeat against Brentford in the Premier League. It was a forgetful outing for Harry Maguire &amp; Co., who have now lost two games in a row so far this season and are currently reeling at the bottom of the Premier League table.

It was an awful start for United in the game as they found themselves trailing inside the first ten minutes after a terrible mistake from goalkeeper David De Gea saw Josh Dasilva put Brentford ahead 1-0. What followed was a shambolic first half for United at Gtech Community Stadium as Brentford smashed three more goals in the next 25 minutes to lead 4-0 at halftime.

United failed to break the deadlock even in the second half as they were handed a stark reality check by Brentford at home, leaving manager Ten Hag frustrated and fuming at the end of the final whistle. The Dutchman, who arrived at the club from Ajax earlier this summer, slammed his players for their poor show in the game and admitted he would have substituted the entire playing XI at halftime if he had the choice.

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Ten Hag replaced Luke Shaw, Fred and Lisandro Martinez after a disastrous first half from United where they ended up conceding 4 goals against Brentford. The United boss also admitted Brentford were a hungrier team than United on the pitch and his players didn't follow his plans in the game.

"I subbed three but I could've changed them all," a disappointed Ten Hag said after United's defeat.

"We want to bring some fresh energy in the game, so not specific to the ones we sub because I don't think that's honest to them. I think we all have seen the game and I think Brentford was more hungry. We have to question that and we will do in the coming hours. You can have a good plan but we had to put the plan into the bin," he added.

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Ten Hag was brutal in his assessment after United's humiliating loss and said his team have been 'naive' when asked about his tactics after the home team conceded the 2nd goal while trying to play from the back. The Dutchman said United's performance was not good enough and that they need to improve soon.

"I don't want to play from the back when it's not possible. It was naive how we played today. You have to play more direct.

"We attracted them, the space was high up the pitch, you have to do that option but that is what we didn't do. We will learn, we will have to learn, it's not good enough and it's not the level and the standard of how we want to act," said the Manchester United boss, who now has writing on the wall as he awaits&nbsp;his biggest test yet against arch-rivals Liverpool in the Premier League next.

Manchester United's disastrous run continued under new manager Erik Ten Hag on Saturday as the Red Devils suffered a humiliating 4-0 defeat against Brentford in the Premier League.

Manchester United's disastrous run continued under new manager Erik Ten Hag on Saturday as the Red Devils suffered a humiliating 4-0 defeat against Brentford in the Premier League. It was a forgetful outing for Harry Maguire & Co., who have now lost two games in a row so far this season and are currently reeling at the bottom of the Premier League table. It was an awful start for United in the game as they found themselves trailing inside the first ten minutes after a terrible mistake from goalkeeper David De Gea saw Josh Dasilva put Brentford ahead 1-0. What followed was a shambolic first half for United at Gtech Community Stadium as Brentford smashed three more goals in the next 25 minutes to lead 4-0 at halftime. United failed to break the deadlock even in the second half as they were handed a stark reality check by Brentford at home, leaving manager Ten Hag frustrated and fuming at the end of the final whistle. The Dutchman, who arrived at the club from Ajax earlier this summer, slammed his players for their poor show in the game and admitted he would have substituted the entire playing XI at halftime if he had the choice. Also Read: Manchester United bottom of table for 1st time in 30 years after 4-0 rout, coach Ten Hag takes responsibility Ten Hag replaced Luke Shaw, Fred and Lisandro Martinez after a disastrous first half from United where they ended up conceding 4 goals against Brentford. The United boss also admitted Brentford were a hungrier team than United on the pitch and his players didn't follow his plans in the game. "I subbed three but I could've changed them all," a disappointed Ten Hag said after United's defeat. "We want to bring some fresh energy in the game, so not specific to the ones we sub because I don't think that's honest to them. I think we all have seen the game and I think Brentford was more hungry. We have to question that and we will do in the coming hours. You can have a good plan but we had to put the plan into the bin," he added. Also Read: 'Watching men against U9s'- Gary Neville trashes Manchester United after humiliating loss against Brentford Ten Hag was brutal in his assessment after United's humiliating loss and said his team have been 'naive' when asked about his tactics after the home team conceded the 2nd goal while trying to play from the back. The Dutchman said United's performance was not good enough and that they need to improve soon. "I don't want to play from the back when it's not possible. It was naive how we played today. You have to play more direct. "We attracted them, the space was high up the pitch, you have to do that option but that is what we didn't do. We will learn, we will have to learn, it's not good enough and it's not the level and the standard of how we want to act," said the Manchester United boss, who now has writing on the wall as he awaits his biggest test yet against arch-rivals Liverpool in the Premier League next.

'I could have changed them all': Erik Ten Hag slams Manchester United players after Brentford battering

Erik ten Hag's poor start as Manchester United boss culminated in humiliation on Saturday, when the Red Devils were thrashed 4-0 by Brentford, leaving them at the bottom of the Premier League.&nbsp;For the first time since 1936, United has lost seven consecutive away league matches.

Hag, who was ridiculed by the joyful home support, with chants of "you're getting sacked in the morning," accepted "main responsibility" for the club's 4-0 defeat against Brentford, reports AFP.

The Dutch coach, while talking to&nbsp;Sky Sports, said "You have to take responsibility on the pitch as a team and as individuals, that's what we didn't do."

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"What I asked them to do is play with belief and take responsibility for the performance. We have to work on that," adding&nbsp;"the manager is responsible as well. He has the main responsibility and I'll take that and work on that."

In a separate interview with the BBC, the United manager stressed that his players had to be "ready for the battle."

The former Ajax manager's tenure began with Brighton's first-ever win at Old Trafford last Saturday, but things quickly deteriorated as the Bees capitalised on a sequence of errors to score four goals in the first 35 minutes.

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The floodgates as per AFP opened up when Josh Dasilva's goal slipped through David de Gea's grasp, and Mathias Jensen made it 2-0 inside 18 minutes as United tried to play out from the back.&nbsp;

After Ben Mee exposed United's weakness from set-pieces, a stunning counterattack led by Bryan Mbuemo 10 minutes before half-time, revealed United's frailty from set-pieces, sinking the club to the bottom of the table for the first time in 30 years.

United was last named English champions in the 2012-13 season, in manager Alex Ferguson's final season before retiring.

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Erik ten Hag's poor start as Manchester United boss culminated in humiliation on Saturday, when the Red Devils were thrashed 4-0 by Brentford, leaving them at the bottom of the Premier League.

Erik ten Hag's poor start as Manchester United boss culminated in humiliation on Saturday, when the Red Devils were thrashed 4-0 by Brentford, leaving them at the bottom of the Premier League. For the first time since 1936, United has lost seven consecutive away league matches. Hag, who was ridiculed by the joyful home support, with chants of "you're getting sacked in the morning," accepted "main responsibility" for the club's 4-0 defeat against Brentford, reports AFP. The Dutch coach, while talking to Sky Sports, said "You have to take responsibility on the pitch as a team and as individuals, that's what we didn't do." Also read | A steep price for leaving Barcelona? Lionel Messi misses out on Ballon d'Or nomination "What I asked them to do is play with belief and take responsibility for the performance. We have to work on that," adding "the manager is responsible as well. He has the main responsibility and I'll take that and work on that." In a separate interview with the BBC, the United manager stressed that his players had to be "ready for the battle." The former Ajax manager's tenure began with Brighton's first-ever win at Old Trafford last Saturday, but things quickly deteriorated as the Bees capitalised on a sequence of errors to score four goals in the first 35 minutes. Also read | Karim Benzema, Thibaut Courtois & De Bruyne feature on the shortlist for UEFA's men's POTY accolade The floodgates as per AFP opened up when Josh Dasilva's goal slipped through David de Gea's grasp, and Mathias Jensen made it 2-0 inside 18 minutes as United tried to play out from the back. After Ben Mee exposed United's weakness from set-pieces, a stunning counterattack led by Bryan Mbuemo 10 minutes before half-time, revealed United's frailty from set-pieces, sinking the club to the bottom of the table for the first time in 30 years. United was last named English champions in the 2012-13 season, in manager Alex Ferguson's final season before retiring. (With inputs from agencies) Watch WION LIVE HERE: You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Manchester United at bottom of table for 1st time in 30 years after 4-0 rout, coach takes responsibility

Former Manchester United wingback Gary Neville recently offered fans his take on their most recent outing in the Premier League, in which they suffered a humiliating 4-0&nbsp;loss at the hands of Brentford. While discussing the same, Neville admitted that he had never seen the club put in a worse performance in the last 42 years, which happens to be the exact amount of time he's followed the club.

The Red Devils slumped to the bottom of the Premier League table after suffering their second consecutive setback in the league. United's catastrophic afternoon began with David De Gea letting Josh Dasilva's tame effort into the back of the net barely 10 minutes into the game.

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Their deficit was doubled shortly thereafter when former Brentford star Christian Eriksen, who was booed by the home fans, lost the ball to Mathias Jensen due to a poor pass by De Gea, leading to a goal. Brentford slotted in two more goals that were a direct result of&nbsp;a poor defensive showing.

In an&nbsp;interaction with Sky Sports, Neville declared that the club had sunk lower than what was previously considered to be rock bottom, comparing the club's performance to that of the 'men U9' squad.

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He said,&nbsp;"I'm trying to think of one thing Manchester United have done well in the first half and I can't think of one. I've been watching United for 42 years and I can't think of a moment where I've felt it was as bad as it was in that first half. If you thought it couldn't get any lower, it just has."

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The Old Trafford-based outfit is currently hurtling toward its hardest test yet as they inch closer to the clash against Liverpool. Gaffer Erik Ten Haag and his band of speedsters will hope to put in a relatively better outing as they prepare to host Jurgen Klopp's men&nbsp;at their home ground.

Former Manchester United wingback Gary Neville recently offered fans his take on their most recent outing in the Premier League, in which they suffered a humiliating 4-0 loss at the hands of Brentford.

Former Manchester United wingback Gary Neville recently offered fans his take on their most recent outing in the Premier League, in which they suffered a humiliating 4-0 loss at the hands of Brentford. While discussing the same, Neville admitted that he had never seen the club put in a worse performance in the last 42 years, which happens to be the exact amount of time he's followed the club. The Red Devils slumped to the bottom of the Premier League table after suffering their second consecutive setback in the league. United's catastrophic afternoon began with David De Gea letting Josh Dasilva's tame effort into the back of the net barely 10 minutes into the game. ALSO READ: 'He was the king'- Antonio Conte reveals what prompted Romelu Lukaku's return to Inter Milan Their deficit was doubled shortly thereafter when former Brentford star Christian Eriksen, who was booed by the home fans, lost the ball to Mathias Jensen due to a poor pass by De Gea, leading to a goal. Brentford slotted in two more goals that were a direct result of a poor defensive showing. In an interaction with Sky Sports, Neville declared that the club had sunk lower than what was previously considered to be rock bottom, comparing the club's performance to that of the 'men U9' squad. ALSO READ: ‘Moved away from...’- Raheem Sterling reveals racial abuse didn’t stop him from joining Chelsea He said, "I'm trying to think of one thing Manchester United have done well in the first half and I can't think of one. I've been watching United for 42 years and I can't think of a moment where I've felt it was as bad as it was in that first half. If you thought it couldn't get any lower, it just has." The Old Trafford-based outfit is currently hurtling toward its hardest test yet as they inch closer to the clash against Liverpool. Gaffer Erik Ten Haag and his band of speedsters will hope to put in a relatively better outing as they prepare to host Jurgen Klopp's men at their home ground.

'Watching men against U9s'- Gary Neville trashes Manchester United after humiliating loss against Brentford

There seems to be no end to the Cristiano Ronaldo transfer saga. The superstar footballer is keen on leaving Manchester United and wants to play for a club that can challenge for top honours. As Man United finished sixth in the last EPL season, Ronaldo will also be missing out on 2022/23 Champions League football and, hence, the Portuguese captain is keen to join a new club.

So far, plenty have been said and written about Ronaldo's transfer saga with his agent Jorge Mendes having held talks with Bayern Munich, PSG, Chelsea, Athletico Madrid, etc. However, nothing concrete has come out of all discussions. With no options available,&nbsp; Ronaldo is carrying on with the Red Devils although reports suggest that the 37-year-old is desperate to leave.

When Real Madrid president Florentino Perez was recently by fans asked if the club will entertain the thoughts of re-signing&nbsp;Ronaldo once again, he said, "Sign Ronaldo?". "Again? He's 38-years-old."

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Thus, Ronaldo's old club Real Madrid has surely ruled out&nbsp;a move for the aging star. Amid all this, the striker continues to don the Man United jersey and was part of their 2-1 drubbing at the hands of Brighton in their new EPL season opener. Ronaldo had joined the club last year, for a two-year contract, but couldn't prevent United from sinking further as they ended at the sixth position in the previous EPL season.

There seems to be no end to the Cristiano Ronaldo transfer saga. The superstar footballer is keen on leaving Manchester United and wants to play for a club that can challenge for top honours.

There seems to be no end to the Cristiano Ronaldo transfer saga. The superstar footballer is keen on leaving Manchester United and wants to play for a club that can challenge for top honours. As Man United finished sixth in the last EPL season, Ronaldo will also be missing out on 2022/23 Champions League football and, hence, the Portuguese captain is keen to join a new club. So far, plenty have been said and written about Ronaldo's transfer saga with his agent Jorge Mendes having held talks with Bayern Munich, PSG, Chelsea, Athletico Madrid, etc. However, nothing concrete has come out of all discussions. With no options available, Ronaldo is carrying on with the Red Devils although reports suggest that the 37-year-old is desperate to leave. When Real Madrid president Florentino Perez was recently by fans asked if the club will entertain the thoughts of re-signing Ronaldo once again, he said, "Sign Ronaldo?". "Again? He's 38-years-old." ALSO READ | Cristiano Ronaldo beats Manchester United teammates in a sprint after being benched due to fitness issues Thus, Ronaldo's old club Real Madrid has surely ruled out a move for the aging star. Amid all this, the striker continues to don the Man United jersey and was part of their 2-1 drubbing at the hands of Brighton in their new EPL season opener. Ronaldo had joined the club last year, for a two-year contract, but couldn't prevent United from sinking further as they ended at the sixth position in the previous EPL season.

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With Marcus Rashford's existing contract at Manchester United winding down, his representatives have been in contact with Paris Saint-Germain after the Le Parc Des Princes-based outfit expressed interest in bringing the English forward onboard.

The Red Devils' star offered fans a breath of fresh air as he addressed the whispers surrounding his potential move, admitting that he is interested in prolonging his stay at Old Trafford.

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PSG set their sights on the striker despite the fact that he recently suffered the worst season in a United shirt. His stock took a major hit as he could only manage to bag five goals in 32 appearances for the Red Devils. Furthermore, he also lost his place on the England international squad following a disastrous showing.

However, the French outfit was still extremely keen on acquiring the United academy talent.&nbsp;So much so&nbsp;that&nbsp;his representatives were in constant contact with bigwigs at the club regarding a potential&nbsp;move.&nbsp;However, the Englishman has seemingly dismissed transfer talks, expressing interest in weathering the storm with the Mancunian club.

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During a pre-season interaction with the media, Rashford waxed lyrical about the club's potential for success in the forthcoming season. He offered fans an update about his preparation for the season, admitting that he was hoping for more game time this time around.

"For me it is a fresh start, something I am looking forward to. The first two and a half weeks of training has been good. We have improved a lot. The team is a lot fitter than last season and we have a lot of room for improvement. I am in a good place right now – looking forward to getting more games under my belt and getting ready for the season."

Although the start of his season, recording a 2-1 setback against Brighton Hove &amp; Albion has been nothing to write home about, Rashford is thriving under the expert guidance of the Dutch gaffer, Erik ten Haag. Considering how he is a crucial cog in Ten Haag's machine that is Manchester United, one can expect more responsibilities and expectations to come Rashford's way.

With Marcus Rashford's existing contract at Manchester United winding down, his representatives have been in contact with Paris Saint-Germain after the Le Parc Des Princes-based outfit expressed interest in bringing the English forward onboard.

With Marcus Rashford's existing contract at Manchester United winding down, his representatives have been in contact with Paris Saint-Germain after the Le Parc Des Princes-based outfit expressed interest in bringing the English forward onboard. The Red Devils' star offered fans a breath of fresh air as he addressed the whispers surrounding his potential move, admitting that he is interested in prolonging his stay at Old Trafford. ALSO READ: Cristiano Ronaldo beats Manchester United teammates in a sprint after being benched due to fitness issues PSG set their sights on the striker despite the fact that he recently suffered the worst season in a United shirt. His stock took a major hit as he could only manage to bag five goals in 32 appearances for the Red Devils. Furthermore, he also lost his place on the England international squad following a disastrous showing. However, the French outfit was still extremely keen on acquiring the United academy talent. So much so that his representatives were in constant contact with bigwigs at the club regarding a potential move. However, the Englishman has seemingly dismissed transfer talks, expressing interest in weathering the storm with the Mancunian club. ALSO READ: 'He threw me out of hotel room naked': Ryan Giggs' ex makes shocking revelations during trial During a pre-season interaction with the media, Rashford waxed lyrical about the club's potential for success in the forthcoming season. He offered fans an update about his preparation for the season, admitting that he was hoping for more game time this time around. "For me it is a fresh start, something I am looking forward to. The first two and a half weeks of training has been good. We have improved a lot. The team is a lot fitter than last season and we have a lot of room for improvement. I am in a good place right now – looking forward to getting more games under my belt and getting ready for the season." Although the start of his season, recording a 2-1 setback against Brighton Hove & Albion has been nothing to write home about, Rashford is thriving under the expert guidance of the Dutch gaffer, Erik ten Haag. Considering how he is a crucial cog in Ten Haag's machine that is Manchester United, one can expect more responsibilities and expectations to come Rashford's way.

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Ryan Giggs has recently found himself in a heap of trouble as he battles a domestic violence charge that was levelled against him by his ex, Kate Greville. The former Wales gaffer was accused of physically hurting the 36-year-old in addition to other indignities.

The duo have been going back and forth in a&nbsp;legal battle at the Manchester Crown Court, where she offered jurors some insight into the nature of their relationship and how Giggs hurt her physically, emotionally and mentally.

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“I felt like I was losing my mind. I was having panic attacks. It was a horrific time for me. Mentally it was a horrendous time for me. It was not all fun. It doesn’t mean he was being nice to me all the time. At the start of lockdown, it was fine but it got progressively worse.”

While discussing her ordeal&nbsp;in court, Greville admitted that in retrospect, she was ashamed of repeatedly going back to Giggs. However, she admitted that she would often get manipulated into returning to the 48-year-old.

“It was a cycle of abuse that made me feel insecure. I kept going back as he kept promising the world and promising he would change. He can be very convincing, very charming. So I went back again, stupidly, and I am ashamed of that hugely ashamed of it.”

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Giggs currently stands accused of causing Greville bodily harm on multiple occasions, with instances of him headbutting her and drawing blood during a bust-up at Worsley, Greater Manchester. Furthermore, Greville accused him of hurling a bag with a laptop inside it at her and kicking her out of a hotel room in Dubai.

He has also been accused of striking Greville's sister and his former sister-in-law, Emma, in the jaw while she was trying to pull him off Greville during an altercation back in November 2020. Despite all the accusations, Giggs has maintained his innocence as the trial develops.

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Ryan Giggs has recently found himself in a heap of trouble as he battles a domestic violence charge that was levelled against him by his ex, Kate Greville. The former Wales gaffer was accused of physically hurting the 36-year-old in addition to other indignities.

Ryan Giggs has recently found himself in a heap of trouble as he battles a domestic violence charge that was levelled against him by his ex, Kate Greville. The former Wales gaffer was accused of physically hurting the 36-year-old in addition to other indignities. The duo have been going back and forth in a legal battle at the Manchester Crown Court, where she offered jurors some insight into the nature of their relationship and how Giggs hurt her physically, emotionally and mentally. ALSO READ: 'He threw me out of hotel room naked': Ryan Giggs' ex makes shocking revelations during trial “I felt like I was losing my mind. I was having panic attacks. It was a horrific time for me. Mentally it was a horrendous time for me. It was not all fun. It doesn’t mean he was being nice to me all the time. At the start of lockdown, it was fine but it got progressively worse.” While discussing her ordeal in court, Greville admitted that in retrospect, she was ashamed of repeatedly going back to Giggs. However, she admitted that she would often get manipulated into returning to the 48-year-old. “It was a cycle of abuse that made me feel insecure. I kept going back as he kept promising the world and promising he would change. He can be very convincing, very charming. So I went back again, stupidly, and I am ashamed of that hugely ashamed of it.” ALSO READ: 'I'm so f***ing mad'- Ryan Giggs' abusive text messages to his ex revealed in domestic violence trial Giggs currently stands accused of causing Greville bodily harm on multiple occasions, with instances of him headbutting her and drawing blood during a bust-up at Worsley, Greater Manchester. Furthermore, Greville accused him of hurling a bag with a laptop inside it at her and kicking her out of a hotel room in Dubai. He has also been accused of striking Greville's sister and his former sister-in-law, Emma, in the jaw while she was trying to pull him off Greville during an altercation back in November 2020. Despite all the accusations, Giggs has maintained his innocence as the trial develops. Watch WION's live TV here: ×

'I was having panic attacks'- Ryan Giggs' ex details dark side of 'living hell' of a relationship

Former Manchester United star and one of the most decorated English football players in the history of the sport, Ryan Giggs, is currently in murky waters as he stands accused of domestic violence against his ex-partner Kate Greville and his former sister-in-law, Emma Greville.&nbsp;

He is also accused of using controlling and coercive behaviour against his ex-partner&nbsp;Greville between August 2017 and November 2020. Prosecutor Peter Wright QC has seemingly unearthed a litany of such coercive and abusive messages that Giggs is said to have sent to Greville.&nbsp;

The prosecutor also claimed that Giggs, in some of the many messages, threatened to send intimate pictures to Greville's friends and close ones if she refused to do his bidding. In&nbsp;one instance, Giggs reportedly called Greville “evil, horrible c***" in a text message.

Wright subsequently offered the jury and the public unfettered access to some of these messages by reading them out loud in court:

“I’m so f*****g mad, I’m scaring myself right now because I could do anything. I actually hate you the way you’ve done to me today (sic). Hate, hate, hate.”&nbsp;

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In yet another text chain that Wright reportedly displayed in court, Giggs was seemingly seen promising Greville that he would no longer send her friends 'naked piccies'.

“Please unblock me. All this blocking malarkey is poo. Promise no more naked piccies. FYI, I’m where I drop you off x”&nbsp;

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Greville has accused Giggs of headbutting her in the face on one instance where she suffered physical harm in the form of a swollen lip and bleeding. She also accused him of throwing a computer at her head in a Dubai hotel in the past.

Furthermore, Giggs also stands accused of assaulting Greville's&nbsp;sister, Emma, who was struck with an elbow while she was trying to pull him off her sister. Greville has also accused Giggs of infidelity and claimed that he threatened to ruin her career if she left him.

Former Manchester United star and one of the most decorated English football players in the history of the sport, Ryan Giggs, is currently in murky waters as he stands accused of domestic violence against his ex-partner Kate Greville and his former sister-in-law, Emma Greville.

Former Manchester United star and one of the most decorated English football players in the history of the sport, Ryan Giggs, is currently in murky waters as he stands accused of domestic violence against his ex-partner Kate Greville and his former sister-in-law, Emma Greville. He is also accused of using controlling and coercive behaviour against his ex-partner Greville between August 2017 and November 2020. Prosecutor Peter Wright QC has seemingly unearthed a litany of such coercive and abusive messages that Giggs is said to have sent to Greville. The prosecutor also claimed that Giggs, in some of the many messages, threatened to send intimate pictures to Greville's friends and close ones if she refused to do his bidding. In one instance, Giggs reportedly called Greville “evil, horrible c***" in a text message. Wright subsequently offered the jury and the public unfettered access to some of these messages by reading them out loud in court: “I’m so f*****g mad, I’m scaring myself right now because I could do anything. I actually hate you the way you’ve done to me today (sic). Hate, hate, hate.” Also Read: 'He threw me out of hotel room naked': Ryan Giggs' ex makes shocking revelations during trial In yet another text chain that Wright reportedly displayed in court, Giggs was seemingly seen promising Greville that he would no longer send her friends 'naked piccies'. “Please unblock me. All this blocking malarkey is poo. Promise no more naked piccies. FYI, I’m where I drop you off x” Also Read: 'I think Man United should...' - Wayne Rooney's take on Cristiano Ronaldo's future at Old Trafford Greville has accused Giggs of headbutting her in the face on one instance where she suffered physical harm in the form of a swollen lip and bleeding. She also accused him of throwing a computer at her head in a Dubai hotel in the past. Furthermore, Giggs also stands accused of assaulting Greville's sister, Emma, who was struck with an elbow while she was trying to pull him off her sister. Greville has also accused Giggs of infidelity and claimed that he threatened to ruin her career if she left him.

'I'm so f***ing mad'- Ryan Giggs' abusive text messages to his ex revealed in domestic violence trial

Cristiano Ronaldo recently outperformed his Manchester United teammates in a footrace in training.&nbsp;The fact that this comes shortly after he was left out of the lineup citing fitness issues&nbsp;makes this feat all the&nbsp;more impressive.

Even though Anthony Martial was nursing a minor injury ahead of their Premier League opener&nbsp;against Brighton &amp; Hove Albion F.C., Erik ten Hag decided to keep Ronaldo on&nbsp;the bench, stunting United's attacking options. Instead, he&nbsp;picked&nbsp;Christian Eriksen to lead the&nbsp;charge, who ultimately had to be deployed as a deep-lying midfielder in the second half.

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The new boss Ten Hag justified his decision to leave Ronaldo out of the starting lineup due to issues with his fitness after the Dutchman&nbsp;found himself at the receiving end of a significant amount of flak. Although Ronaldo was brought on in the 53rd minute, he couldn't bolster their attack as the Red Devils suffered a 2-1 loss at the hands of Brighton.

However, fitness seems to be the last problem for the Portuguese star as he was seen leading the pack in a post that was shared by the team's official Twitter account.

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Ronaldo barely earned about 45 minutes of&nbsp;game time in United's pre-season exploits as he featured in the starting line-up during their 1-1 draw against Rayo Vallecano. He was forced to miss out on the team's pre-season tour of Thailand and Australia as he was called away&nbsp;due to some family issues.&nbsp;

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Ronaldo has been&nbsp;pursuing a move out of Old Trafford, albeit unsuccessfully. The biggest reason that has prompted his search for greener pastures is&nbsp;United's disastrous outing last season that ended with them tumbling out of&nbsp;the Champions League.

Their failure to achieve Champions League football has triggered a 25% reduction in players' salaries, which sources suggest, has not gone down too well with the 37-year-old. He was brought on board with a hefty&nbsp;£480,000-a-week contract. However, after the reduction, his basic weekly wage has taken a massive hit, going down to&nbsp;£360,000.

Cristiano Ronaldo recently outperformed his Manchester United teammates in a footrace in training. The fact that this comes shortly after he was left out of the lineup citing fitness issues makes this feat all the more impressive.

Cristiano Ronaldo recently outperformed his Manchester United teammates in a footrace in training. The fact that this comes shortly after he was left out of the lineup citing fitness issues makes this feat all the more impressive. Even though Anthony Martial was nursing a minor injury ahead of their Premier League opener against Brighton & Hove Albion F.C., Erik ten Hag decided to keep Ronaldo on the bench, stunting United's attacking options. Instead, he picked Christian Eriksen to lead the charge, who ultimately had to be deployed as a deep-lying midfielder in the second half. ALSO READ: Manchester United's woes to Erling Haaland magic - Top takeaways from first week of Premier League The new boss Ten Hag justified his decision to leave Ronaldo out of the starting lineup due to issues with his fitness after the Dutchman found himself at the receiving end of a significant amount of flak. Although Ronaldo was brought on in the 53rd minute, he couldn't bolster their attack as the Red Devils suffered a 2-1 loss at the hands of Brighton. However, fitness seems to be the last problem for the Portuguese star as he was seen leading the pack in a post that was shared by the team's official Twitter account. 🏁 Sprint finish.#MUFC pic.twitter.com/JBIbSqF7bk — Manchester United (@ManUtd) August 10, 2022 × Ronaldo barely earned about 45 minutes of game time in United's pre-season exploits as he featured in the starting line-up during their 1-1 draw against Rayo Vallecano. He was forced to miss out on the team's pre-season tour of Thailand and Australia as he was called away due to some family issues. ALSO READ: Five strikers Manchester United can sign this window if Cristiano Ronaldo leaves Ronaldo has been pursuing a move out of Old Trafford, albeit unsuccessfully. The biggest reason that has prompted his search for greener pastures is United's disastrous outing last season that ended with them tumbling out of the Champions League. Their failure to achieve Champions League football has triggered a 25% reduction in players' salaries, which sources suggest, has not gone down too well with the 37-year-old. He was brought on board with a hefty £480,000-a-week contract. However, after the reduction, his basic weekly wage has taken a massive hit, going down to £360,000.

Cristiano Ronaldo beats Manchester United teammates in a sprint after being benched due to fitness issues

Karim Benzema spent nearly a decade playing alongside Cristiano Ronaldo at Real Madrid. However, he has bolstered his game ever since the Portuguese star parted ways with the Los Blancos. Benzema recently opened up about his role in the aftermath of Ronaldo's departure and how he attempted to fill the void that he left behind.

Ronaldo bid the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium&nbsp;adieu back in 2018 in a bid to chart a course to Turin from Madrid&nbsp;to play under the coveted banner of Italian&nbsp;giants Juventus on a&nbsp;£100million deal.&nbsp;Since his departure, Benzema has really come into his own as the primary goal scorer for Los Blancos.

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In a recent interaction with the media, the Frenchman offered fans some insight into how Ronaldo's absence created a space for him to truly hone his craft and push for more goals and golden boot accolades.

“It’s been different for me since Cristiano Ronaldo left Real Madrid. It’s true that I’ve scored many more goals, but when Cristiano was here, we had a different style of play, I was providing more assists," admitted Benzema.

He&nbsp;acknowledged the fact&nbsp;that the 37-year-old forward played an essential role in helping him grow on and off the pitch. However, he further conceded that Ronaldo's departure was the catalyst that prompted him to change his ways and strive for better results, which came in the form of more goals.

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"He really helped me on and off the pitch. But at that time, I did know that I could do more and when he left, it was the time to change my game, change my ambitions and I am doing that well at the moment,” Benzema asserted.&nbsp;

Karim Benzema and his band of speedsters at Real Madrid are currently hurtling towards a&nbsp;UEFA Super Cup clash against&nbsp;Eintracht Frankfurt. The action is set to unfold at the Helsinki Olympic Stadium on August 11th at 12:30 am.

Karim Benzema spent nearly a decade playing alongside Cristiano Ronaldo at Real Madrid. However, he has bolstered his game ever since the Portuguese star parted ways with the Los Blancos.

Karim Benzema spent nearly a decade playing alongside Cristiano Ronaldo at Real Madrid. However, he has bolstered his game ever since the Portuguese star parted ways with the Los Blancos. Benzema recently opened up about his role in the aftermath of Ronaldo's departure and how he attempted to fill the void that he left behind. Ronaldo bid the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium adieu back in 2018 in a bid to chart a course to Turin from Madrid to play under the coveted banner of Italian giants Juventus on a £100million deal. Since his departure, Benzema has really come into his own as the primary goal scorer for Los Blancos. ALSO READ: WATCH: Lionel Messi scores stunning bicycle kick goal as PSG thrash Clermont Foot 5-0 in Ligue 1 opener In a recent interaction with the media, the Frenchman offered fans some insight into how Ronaldo's absence created a space for him to truly hone his craft and push for more goals and golden boot accolades. “It’s been different for me since Cristiano Ronaldo left Real Madrid. It’s true that I’ve scored many more goals, but when Cristiano was here, we had a different style of play, I was providing more assists," admitted Benzema. He acknowledged the fact that the 37-year-old forward played an essential role in helping him grow on and off the pitch. However, he further conceded that Ronaldo's departure was the catalyst that prompted him to change his ways and strive for better results, which came in the form of more goals. ALSO READ: Qatar World Cup to kick off sooner than expected as FIFA allows hosts to play first - Report "He really helped me on and off the pitch. But at that time, I did know that I could do more and when he left, it was the time to change my game, change my ambitions and I am doing that well at the moment,” Benzema asserted. Karim Benzema and his band of speedsters at Real Madrid are currently hurtling towards a UEFA Super Cup clash against Eintracht Frankfurt. The action is set to unfold at the Helsinki Olympic Stadium on August 11th at 12:30 am.

'I knew I could do more' - Karim Benzema admits Cristiano Ronaldo's exit boosted his ambition

Cristiano Ronaldo continues to generate headlines. The superstar footballer has reportedly been unhappy at Manchester United for quite some time and wants to end his second innings at the Red Devils&nbsp;to join some other club that plays in the Champions League. Man United had ended at the sixth spot in the last EPL season and, thus, Ronaldo is missing 2022/23 Champions League football.

Thus, many reports have stated that his agent Jorge Mendes is on his toes to find a new and suitable club for Ronaldo. Nonetheless, he is struggling at present with big clubs such as Bayern Munich, PSG, Chelsea, etc. have said a 'No' to roping in the Portuguese captain. Hence, Ronaldo has no other option but to play the waiting game at the moment and remain firm at Man United.

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There have been discussions between Ronaldo and United manager Erik ten Hag but reports suggest that the former is still keen to part ways with the club. In United's 2022/23 EPL season opener, Ronaldo came from the bench against Brighton but couldn't prevent a 1-2 defeat for his side. Amid all this, United legend Wayne Rooney is of the opinion that the club should let go of Ronaldo.

"I think United should let Cristiano Ronaldo go,” the former Manchester United striker told&nbsp;The Times.&nbsp;

"It's not that Ronaldo can't play in a Ten Hag team. He can play in any team. Ronny will always score you goals. But my personal view is that United aren't ready to challenge for the title now, so the aim has to be to build a team that can win the league in the next three to four years, and you have to plan for that.

"If the reports are true that Cristiano wants to leave the club, then United should allow him to go and get a No 9 in who is going to be there for the next three or four years and really help them build a team that can be successful. Ten Hag has to be given time to do it,” Rooney opined.

Cristiano Ronaldo continues to generate headlines. The superstar footballer has reportedly been unhappy at Manchester United for quite some time and wants to end his second innings at the Red Devils to join some other club that plays in the Champions League.

Cristiano Ronaldo continues to generate headlines. The superstar footballer has reportedly been unhappy at Manchester United for quite some time and wants to end his second innings at the Red Devils to join some other club that plays in the Champions League. Man United had ended at the sixth spot in the last EPL season and, thus, Ronaldo is missing 2022/23 Champions League football. Thus, many reports have stated that his agent Jorge Mendes is on his toes to find a new and suitable club for Ronaldo. Nonetheless, he is struggling at present with big clubs such as Bayern Munich, PSG, Chelsea, etc. have said a 'No' to roping in the Portuguese captain. Hence, Ronaldo has no other option but to play the waiting game at the moment and remain firm at Man United. ALSO READ | Cristiano Ronaldo to be benched by Erik Ten Hag for Man United's Premier League opener: Report There have been discussions between Ronaldo and United manager Erik ten Hag but reports suggest that the former is still keen to part ways with the club. In United's 2022/23 EPL season opener, Ronaldo came from the bench against Brighton but couldn't prevent a 1-2 defeat for his side. Amid all this, United legend Wayne Rooney is of the opinion that the club should let go of Ronaldo. "I think United should let Cristiano Ronaldo go,” the former Manchester United striker told The Times. "It's not that Ronaldo can't play in a Ten Hag team. He can play in any team. Ronny will always score you goals. But my personal view is that United aren't ready to challenge for the title now, so the aim has to be to build a team that can win the league in the next three to four years, and you have to plan for that. "If the reports are true that Cristiano wants to leave the club, then United should allow him to go and get a No 9 in who is going to be there for the next three or four years and really help them build a team that can be successful. Ten Hag has to be given time to do it,” Rooney opined.

'I think Man United should...' - Wayne Rooney's take on Cristiano Ronaldo's future at Old Trafford

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