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Cristiano Ronaldo is minus one to Manchester United team – Victor Ikpeba

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Ronaldo is minus one to Manchester United team - Super Eagles legend, Victor Ikpeba

Former Nigeria International, Victor Ikpeba has described Cristiano Ronaldo as ‘a minus one’ to the current Manchester United team.
Ronaldo rejoined Manchester United in August after 12 years away from Old Trafford playing Real Madrid and Juventus.

Manchester United’s last game before the International break was a 2-0 defeat to Manchester City and Ikpeba wants Solskjaer to drop Ronaldo on the bench. The former African Footballer of the Year questioned the contribution of Ronaldo to the team despite Portugal International scoring 9 goals in 12 appearances this term.

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Ole Gunnar Solksjaer boards private jet to Norway with his family as speculation around his future intensifies (photos)

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Ole Gunnar Solksjaer boards private jet to Norway with his family as speculation around his future intensifies. Under-pressure Manchester United manager, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has been pictured boarding a private jet to return to his native Norway as speculation over his future intensifies.

He was seen on Monday, November 8, with his wife and two sons as they made their way to the Signature Private Jet Terminal at Manchester Airport.

Ole Gunnar Solksjaer boards private jet to Norway with his family as speculation around his future intensifies (photos)
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Cristiano Ronaldo break another Premier League Record As He Score And Assist Goals In Same Game

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Cristiano Ronaldo break another Premier League record as he scored and assisted in the same game.
It’s yet another record for Ronaldo’s ever-growing collection, who has continued his fine form in front of goal since returning to Manchester United.

Ronaldo put in his best performance in his second stint for the club in Saturday’s 3-0 thumping of Tottenham, which has resulted in the sacking of Nuno Espirito Santo.
Manchester United needed a big reaction following their 5-0 humbling at the hands of Liverpool last week and Ronaldo sent them in the right direction as he opened the scoring in the first-half with a sensational volley.

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‘Take inspiration from Tyson Fury to turn this season around’- Embattled Ole Gunnar Solksjaer tells his Manchester United players

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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has advised his Manchester United side to take inspiration from heavyweight boxing champion Tyson Fury and use it to bounce back following a dreadful week where his team lost 5-0 to Liverpool and his job was put on the line.

The Red Devils travel to Tottenham for another huge clash on Saturday and speaking at his pre-match press conference, Solskjaer insisted his players must show some of Fury’s ‘composure’ under pressure in the face of huge criticism.

‘The performance wasn’t acceptable. I’ve used the analogy – it felt like a boxer being punched drunk, being knocked out in the first minutes, first round,’ he said.

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Cristiano Ronaldo fires back at critics ‘who question’ his work rate since returning to Manchester United

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Cristiano Ronaldo has hit back at critics who have questioned his work rate since he returned to his former club Manchester United from Juventus.
Ronaldo has scored six goals since rejoining his former side on the final day of the summer transfer window. He scored a crucial winner against Atalanta in the Champions League on Wednesday night October 20.

United’s form as a team has raised concern and Ronaldo has faced criticism amid United’s concerning three-game winless run in the Premier League.

Reacting to the criticism, the Portuguese icon told Sky Sports: “I know when the team needs my help defensively. But my role in the club is to win, help the team to win and to score goals — [the defensive side] is part of my job.

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“He put my pen!s in his mouth’ – Manchester United icon Patrice Evra reveals how he was sexually abused by his teacher aged 13

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Manchester United icon, Patrice Evra has opened up for the first time on his harrowing experience of being sexually abused by his teacher at the age of 13.
The former France defender, has never spoken about the topic publicly but has now revealed it while writing his autobiography in a bid to help others who have been through the same torment.

According to Evra, the abuse occurred while he was living with his teacher, who had used his position of trust to offer him a spare room so he won’t have to travel from his home to school.
In an extract from his new book, titled ‘I Love This Game’, Evra reveals: ‘The teacher, believing I’d gone to sleep, would put his hands under my bedcover and try to touch me”

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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer ‘has left Marcus Rashford’s camp upset’ by urging him to ‘prioritise his football’ over charity and campaigning work

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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s recent comments about Marcus Rashford to ‘prioritise his football’ over his charity and campaigning work’ have left the Manchester United forward’s camp ‘upset’, according to reports.

Rashford, who was injured for some weeks, made his return for United in their 4 – 2 defeat at Leicester at the weekend. Before the game, he was advised by his coach to put his football first.

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Cristiano Ronaldo named Premier League’s Player of the Month for September, but Gary Lineker believes Mo Salah should have won it instead

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Cristiano Ronaldo named Premier League’s Player of the Month for September, but Gary Lineker believes Mo Salah should have won it instead.

Cristiano Ronaldo has been named the Premier League’s Player of the Month for September for his performances for Manchester United but Gary Lineker, felt he was fortunate to win the award ahead of Mo Salah.

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Cristiano Ronaldo scammed £250k by travel agent after trusting her with credit card pin

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A travel agent has been accused of cheating Manchester United striker Cristiano Ronaldo out of nearly £250,000.



Maria Silva, 53, also scammed the football star’s super-agent Jorge Mendes out of more than £14,000 and former Man Utd winger Nani out of more than £1,500.

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