Cristiano Ronaldo is one of, if not the, most quintessential and opinion-dividing players in football history. From his apparent genius to his accentuating ego-driven antics off the field, it seems like Ronaldo has always been in the spotlight since the dawn of the internet. The Portuguese sensation has sparked a brand-new controversy while giving an interview with Piers Morgan, which raises concern about whether Ronaldo will ever return to Manchester United. What controversial remarks did Cristiano Ronaldo make in Piers Morgan’s Uncensored? Ronaldo, a truly sensational footballer and undoubtedly one of the greatest to ever play the game. He has kept himself in great shape throughout his career, always moving forward with the purpose of being the absolute best. But in the race to stay ahead of the curve, maybe the Portuguese sensation has forgotten the basics of it all. Read More: Qatar Squad analysis for 2022 FIFA Football World Cup Cristiano made some contentious remarks towards the Manchester United hierarchy, how they run the club, and the former and present head coach during the interview with Piers Morgan that were unacceptable for the majority. Ronaldo’s concern over the club’s future There is no denying Cristiano Ronaldo’s love for the club. He raised questions about the way the Glazers run arguably the most popular football club in the world. “I love Man Utd, I love the fans, they’re always on my side. But if Manchester United want to do it different. They’ve to change many, many things. Here the progress has been ZERO since Sir Alex Ferguson left the club. I want the best for Manchester Utd. This is why I come, but you have some things inside the club that don’t help reach the top level as Man City, Liverpool and even now Arsenal. Nothing changed since I left. The pool, the jacuzzi, even the gym, even some technology. Even the chefs who I appreciate, lovely people. I thought I would see new technology, infrastructure. I saw things I saw when I was 20." Those are some of the comments that have leaked from Cristiano Ronaldo's recent interview with Piers Morgan on his show, Piers Morgan Uncensored. Ronaldo has expressed his dissatisfaction with Manchester United's lack of progress through these statements. Although he is one of the highest-paid employees at the club, his disappointment with the lack of ambition at Manchester United can be justified. Read More: Messi or Ronaldo: Who has better chance at leading team to FIFA World Cup win? Cristiano's criticism towards former boss Ralf Rangnick Ronaldo’s criticism of Manchester United’s hierarchy can be defended, but his disparagement of former head coach Ralf Rangnick can’t be justified. "After Ole, they bring in sports directive Ralf Rangnick, which is something nobody understands. He is not even a coach. A big club like Manchester United bringing in a sports directive surprised not only me but all the world. If you're not a even a coach, how can you be the boss of Manchester United? I'd never even heard of him," said Ronaldo in his interview, showcasing his dislike for current Austrian national team manager Ralf Rangnick. Keep in mind that Ralf Rangnick was appointed as interim manager due to his impressive record at German sides such as FC Schalke and RB Leipzig, with whom he is most synonymous. Although the appointment did not go as planned, Manchester United was praised at the time for hiring Rangnick, one of the modern game's pioneers. One of the fathers of the pressing game in German, he has directly influenced the likes of Thomas Tuchel, Jurgen Klopp, Julian Nagelsmann, Hansi Flick, and many more. Ralf Rangnick had more than enough pedigree to succeed Ole Gunnar Solskjær, whose previous managerial experience included Molde in Norway and a relegation with Cardiff. Read More: Meet Laeeb: Mascot of 2022 FIFA World Cup Football Tournament in Qatar Ronaldo’s disrespect towards Erik ten Hag The statement of Ronaldo's that ruffled the most feathers was the one he made about his current boss, Manchester United manager Erik Ten Hag. Ronaldo said on the show, "I don't have respect for Erik ten Hag because he doesn't show respect for me. If you don't have respect for me, I will never have any for you”. Further referring to the Manchester United hierarchy he said, "Man United tried to force me out. Not only the manager, but also the other guys who are around the club. I felt betrayed. I feel that some people didn’t want me at Manchester United, not only this year but last season too". It is apparent from Ronaldo’s remarks that his sentiment towards the people working at Manchester United is filled with animosity. Although understandable, it is by no means an acceptable or justified stance that Cristiano holds. Pundits all over the globe echo our view, as most, if not all, reputed personnel who are linked with the game have criticized the all-time great. Read More: FIFA World Cup 2022: Argentina’s confirmed squad How important is Ronaldo in Erik ten Hag’s system? It's easy to see why Ronaldo made such remarks during the show. Manchester United as a team no longer rely on him week in and week out, and he is no longer an important player at the club. Last season, he scored 18 goals in 27 league starts. This season, his numbers have plummeted. With a meager 4% conversion rate, he has only scored one goal in the Premier League in 525 minutes. Cristiano's two goals and two assists in the Europa League bring his total to five goals in 1055 minutes across all competitions. A poor record for any player, and one that, by the standards he has set for himself, is unacceptable for Ronaldo.With his massive drop-off, Erik Ten Hag has unsurprisingly opted for younger and better-performing players in his position, such as Marcus Rashford and Anthony Martial, both of whom have performed better than the Portuguese this season. If you take his comments about being forced out of the club, let me take you back to the summer window, where Ronaldo expressed a keen desire for a transfer in order to play Champions League football. Something that did not happen because no club was interested in taking his huge wages, forcing CR7 to stay at Old Trafford. Read More: 5 players who can win the Golden Boot at Qatar World Cup Manchester United’s response to Ronaldo's criticism It is easy to understand that Ronaldo's subsequent lack of gametime is due to the greater good of the club rather than personal hostility or enmity. Something, Ronaldo hasn't taken in good faith as it seems. As the interview was conducted, Ronaldo was on apparent sick leave, and Manchester United found out about it while traveling home from their 2-1 win at Fulham. The club has subsequently released a statement, which said: "The club will consider its response after the full facts have been established. Our focus remains on preparing for the second half of the season and continuing the momentum, belief and togetherness being built among the players, manager, staff, and fans." Read More: FIFA World Cup: 5 players who can win the Golden Ball in Qatar Way Forward It is clear that Ronaldo has done what he's done in order to get what is best for himself, not Manchester United. The issue about the lack of progress behind the scenes at United has been raised by other members of the football community as well, such as former manager Jose Mourinho, Ralf Rangnick, and former player Zlatan Ibrahimovic, to name a few, but it has not been done in this way. Going out and trying to justify your disrespect for your manager is something no other footballer on the planet could do. Cristiano Ronaldo may think that he is bigger than the club at present, but everyone around the club would strongly disagree with that. It is sad to see the legacy that Cristiano Ronaldo will now leave behind at the stadium of dreams if he can manage to get away in January. The darling of Red Devils fans, the apple of Sir Alex Ferguson's eye—all of that is gone in 90 minutes with Piers Morgan, and Ronaldo may not even go back to Manchester United following the controversial interview.

Cristiano Ronaldo is frequently referred to as "Mr. Champions League" for a reason as he holds the records for most appearances (183), most goals (140) and most assists (42) in the tournament’s history. He has never played in any other of UEFA’s club competitions other than the most prestigious Champions League. However, Ronaldo will have no choice but to participate in the Europa League if he plays for Manchester United next season. Cristiano Ronaldo’s summer football transfer 2022 has been one of the hot topics this summer as he wants to leave his current club. What will be Ronaldo’s most likely new club if he indeed leaves the Red Devils this summer? The Portuguese superstar Ronaldo’s five potential moves are discussed in this article. Summer Football Transfer 2022: 5 prospective destinations for Cristiano Ronaldo A footballer of Cristiano Ronaldo’s caliber deserves to play in Europe’s elite club competition. Besides, his performance with Man Utd last season was impressive enough to attract clubs who could offer him Champions League football. Having said that, not many clubs can afford his astronomical salary. At 37, he is still one of the highest-paid footballers in the world. This seems to be one of the main stumbling blocks for the top clubs in Europe to offer him a contract. Another major issue is that Ronaldo is not as fast as he used to be a few years ago. However, 24 goals in 38 appearances for Manchester United last season proved that he is still a prolific goal scorer. So, Cristiano can offer a lot of goals wherever he goes, but no manager can count him as a runner. In other words, his work rate has slowed down in recent seasons. Therefore, some top clubs are not keen on bringing him to their respective squads. Here are five European clubs who will take part in the UEFA Champions League in the 2022-2023 season, which can sign Ronaldo for next season. Read Chelsea signs Senegal defender Koulibaly from Napoli Atletico Madrid This was probably the last option for Ronaldo when he decided to leave Manchester United a couple of months ago. Cristiano Ronaldo is a Real Madrid legend, and his decision to play for one of their bitter rivals, Atletico Madrid, will undoubtedly raise eyebrows among Los Blancos supporters. However, Ronaldo playing for Atletico Madrid next season seems like a more realistic and possible option at the moment. If he lowers his current salary and Diego Simeone wants a pure hitman, then Ronaldo is still one of the best options in Europe. In addition, Ronaldo will boost Atletico Madrid’s global appeal through his star power. Sporting Lisbon At his current age, why not go back to where it all started? Sporting Lisbon could be another option for Cristiano if he wants to play in the Champions League next season. Many experts believe the Portuguese club is one of the options in the Cristiano Ronaldo’s summer football transfer 2022 saga. However, Sporting can’t afford Ronaldo’s wage and they may not even reach the knockout phase of the competition. Sporting will be delighted to have him in their squad. Ronaldo has to sacrifice a few things if he picks Sporting Lisbon as his next club. Read Gazdag's PK goal rallies Union to 2-1 win over Revolution Bayern Munich Cristiano’s preferred choice is Bayern Munich. Agent Jorge Mendes has offered Ronaldo to Bayern Munich, but they haven’t shown great interest in him. The German club is not so keen on bringing the soon to be 38-year old footballer to the club. Bayern decision makers believe Ronaldo doesn’t suit their system and they want a young, potent striker in their squad. There is still a possibility that Ronaldo may be signed by Bayern before the transfer window closes. Chelsea Chelsea’s new owner, USA-based Todd Boehly, wants a marquee signing to give a statement to the other Premier League clubs. He has a desire to sign superstar footballers like Neymar and Cristiano Ronaldo but needs to be approved by his club manager, Thomas Tuchel. According to multiple sources, Tuchel is particularly not keen on bringing either of the players to Chelsea. There is a concern that star players can spoil the harmony of the squad. Having said that, Ronaldo’s experience in Premier League football and his ability to score goals can’t be denied. Ronaldo moving to London to play for Chelsea is still a possibility. Read Barcelona set to sign striker Lewandowski from Bayern Munich PSG PSG may go for Cristiano Ronaldo if Neymar leaves the club this season. However, Neymar leaving Paris Saint-Germain this summer transfer window is highly unlikely and complicated. Besides, Neymar is in the plans of PSG’s new head coach, Christophe Galtier. Therefore, Ronaldo’s chances to play for PSG in the 2022-2023 season are almost over. However, anything is possible until the final day of the transfer deadline. Verdict Cristiano Ronaldo doesn’t want to leave Europe for a new challenge. His main priority is always to compete in the Champions League competition. However, the financial aspect and age have become major issues to take Cristiano out of Manchester United. Besides, the chances of Ronaldo playing in the USA’s Major League Soccer or in any of Asia’s wealthiest clubs are absolutely slim. The Portuguese star will most likely stay with Man Utd next season if his agent fails to find a perfect suitor for him. The saga of Cristiano Ronaldo’s summer football transfer 2022 will continue until the deadline. Read Dembélé signs new contract with Barcelona through 2024