Ronaldo hits out at 'lies' about his future at Man Utd in cryptic Instagram post
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Cristiano Ronaldo has slammed the 'lies' about his future as he spoke out for the first time since telling Manchester United he wishes to leave the club this summer.
In a cryptic post in response to a fan account on Instagram, Ronaldo hit out at the media amid intense speculation over his next destination.
'Impossible not to talk about me one day,' Ronaldo wrote. 'Otherwise the press makes no money. You know that if you don’t lie you can’t get people’s attention. Keep going that one day you get some news right.'
The Portuguese star ended the post with a crying face emoji and a laughing emoji.
Sportsmail understands Ronaldo was referencing a claim in the post from the fan account that Sir Alex Ferguson had intervened in a desperate attempt to persuade the player to remain at Old Trafford.
Ronaldo and Ferguson enjoy a close relationship - the 37-year-old has referred to the legendary manager as a father - and the pair spoke to exchange pleasantries when they were both at Carrington.
Ferguson had been at the training ground for a previously scheduled board meeting but his arrival sparked suggestions he was involved with the Ronaldo situation.
Ronaldo's agent Jorge Mendes is reportedly working on a sensational return to Sporting Lisbon for the player.
Ronaldo dropped the bombshell earlier this summer and his future has been a dominant theme in the early part of Erik ten Hag's tenure at Old Trafford.
The 37-year-old wants to join a team who are playing in the Champions League, a competition United failed to qualify for after finishing a disappointing sixth in the Premier League last season.
But the list of potential suitors has slowly dwindled over the course of the window, with Bayern Munich, Chelsea and Atletico turning down the chance to sign Ronaldo.
Bayern have admitted they discussing bringing the player to the Bundesliga, while Atletico had been linked with a move despite the club's president Enrique Cerezo calling a deal 'practically impossible'. Atletico's ultras also protested against any bid for the United forward.
According to The Athletic, talks have been held with Sporting Lisbon, the club Ronaldo left to join United in 2003.
Sporting would tick a number of boxes as they are in the Champions League having finished second in the Primieira Liga.
The Athletic reports, however, that Sporting head coach Ruben Amorim has reservations about signing Ronaldo. It is also unclear whether the Portuguese side could afford his £360,000-a-week salary.
Mendes has also reportedly informed the club that Ronaldo, who is under contract at United until June 2023, has a 'live offer' and that a transfer fee must be named for his star.
Ronaldo and Mendes have held showdown talks with United's hierarchy this week, where he reiterated his desire to leave Old Trafford for a second time.
The club had hoped to win over Ronaldo but the talks failed to change his mind - although he will carry on in a professional manner.
The player is set to miss United's friendly with Atletico Madrid in Oslo tomorrow as he continues to work on his fitness after missing pre-season following the club allowing him additional time off to deal with a family issue.
United are scheduled to fly out to the Norwegian capital later today ahead of the match against the LaLiga side but Ronaldo is unlikely to travel.
But the 37-year-old Portuguese could play a part in United's friendly with Rayo Vallecano, their final match of pre-season, on Sunday.
Should he feature against the Spanish outfit, where United are expected to field a second-string team, it would be the first time he has played under Ten Hag after missing the pre-season tour to Thailand and Australia.
United have steadfastly insisted that they have no intention of selling Ronaldo, who only returned to Carrington on Tuesday.
Ronaldo underwent medical tests and then trained on Wednesday before watching his team-mates in a behind-closed-doors friendly match against Wrexham.
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Kingz07
Today 09:38 AM
Ronaldo is trying to cover his shame of being rejected. Soon he will say he never asked to leave Man U and the media are lying against him...
Koucepsz: Heheheeeee use ur brain next time because Ronaldo most spoken sports man in the world. But who will talk about someone who is in the farmers league flop as you know. Only 6 goals in the whole season in the farmers league.
cukeilmru: A delusional person like u wrote that so its not relevant.. so on the other hand.. ur ram or goat the moment he changed club he became a calf.. mbappe was outshining him.. so what do u have to say about that.. 6 goals a season for a goat 🐐in a farmers league.. choose ur goat wisely and again do u know how many coaches has been sack where messi was playing the most recent is pochettino 🤣🤣 know this and know peace
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nowhereee
Today 09:32 AM
Just imagine people and media outbursts if Messi played a season with Barcelona and they finish outside the top 4 and he is trying to leave to a UCL team.
fizzbizzie: Nah, says a league where 5 teams have won in past 10 yrs compared to the on where 2 clubs have won 85 percent of the league in past 12 years. I can bet you that Barcelona and Madrid finish top 2 this season.. You can't stake on top 2 for England this season... If you say you can let's put good money and we show it here.. I will stake that barcelona and Madrid finish top 2 and you stake that man city and Liverpool finish top 2 in epl with very tangible sum. Are you in?)
fizzbizzie: Don't mind him..
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shajee01
Today 10:24 AM
Like 👍🏻 if you like this guy ⚽️💝🖤
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yoaiklnot
Today 09:39 AM
Always busy in social Media 😂 Media GOAT they said well said..
Thàlséëh_Nàñnü: media goat is messi
Mariosuarez2: Lol why are u crying Stop crying first then type so u can type something meaningful like an educated football fan
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N0_N0NsENSE
Today 09:45 AM
Another essay. He said similar things before forcing his exit from Juventus
Mariosuarez2: At least he didn’t deny it on social media like Ronaldo denied wanting to leave juve and left the following week 😆 such a baby 😂
kaebmnrs: Messi also said he wanted to leave Barca so what?
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Amgnonijunior
Today 10:06 AM
Impossible not to talk about Ronaldo one day. Otherwise All Football App will be so boring. This message also goes to All Football App😃😃
nobleng123: never
nobleng123: Ronaldo said the truth, He must be on news everyday and AF especially put him in every news even when they are discussing unrelated articles.
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AlexanderMadrid
Today 09:47 AM
Troll him as much as you like but he is probably the best in the world. Media can't make money without mentioning his name that's effect of a well known personnel. At 37 he's still making headlines Most players at his age are already finished but he's still the best 😊😊
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Amgnonijunior
Today 09:51 AM
Some Manchester United fans waiting for Ronaldo to leave Manchester united 👇👇
Sourin12346: Yes , we should kick mr. challenge before he destroys another season 😠 on
viscdlpsuz: Nope Sorry Might Be Chelsea Was Waiting But Man Utd 😐
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We've found "Greatest Lier Goat of the 21st century"
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Only blockheads and punks will stick to Ronaldo's comedy!!!
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than why are running away crying don't want report back to training because u are useless overrated player
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mrhenphilas
Today 11:35 AM
what is sir Alex Ferguson problem? he destroy Man United by appointing David Moyes as his successor, now he's trying to do same by destroying what Eric Ten Han is trying to build by forcing Ronaldo to stay. a force marriage does not work, they should let go pls!
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PhilipEmmanuel
Today 11:32 AM
Ronaldo likes competition he likes competing for titles dats what have brought him this far as a footballer everyone like competition he has been moving from one club to another, that's how his comfortable n dats what he likes is his choice let's respect that n appreciate him.his still the goat
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Justihno
Today 11:27 AM
Cristiano Ronaldo is the one telling Lies here. Ok, why don't he sign another one year extension to his contract and play Europa League till the End of his Career. If Man United didn't make Top4 next season, even Ferguson won't know how Ronaldo left the Club.
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