The fallout from Cristiano Ronaldo’s interview with TV presenter Piers Morgan has been ugly and understandably, Manchester United took their time to assess the situation before coming to a decision.
On Friday, it emerged that the 37-year-old being sacked by United was an increasingly plausible outcome due to the explosive injury, which has compromised his relationship with nearly everyone at the club.
In addition to sacking Ronaldo and thus saving millions in wages, it has also been suggested that United could sue the forward for breach of contract.
Now, there is another update on the highly dramatic situation, just days before Ronaldo is expected to lead his Portugal side out for their World Cup opener in Qatar.
According to ESPN, United have now told Ronaldo that he should not fight their decision to sack him and if he does, they could sue him.
United believe they fulfil the criteria to rip Ronaldo’s contract up and they would prefer a quick resolution but are aware that the former Real Madrid star’s reaction will be crucial. As per the report, United want the matter to be fully resolved before club football resumes again in December.
Furthermore, in another sign that United have already decided that Ronaldo is finished at the club, it’s claimed that the striker will be told that he will not be welcomed back to the Carrington training ground even if Portugal are eliminated early.