Cristiano Ronaldo's Criticism of Manchester United and Retirement Plans
Cristiano Ronaldo recently criticized Manchester United, hinting at his future plans after retiring from professional football. The Portuguese star expressed disappointment in the club's leadership and their failure to bring the team back to its former success.
In an interview with Piers Morgan, the five-time Ballon d'Or winner stated that head coach Ruben Amorim cannot fix the team's problems alone. Amorim, who once played alongside Ronaldo on Portugal's national team, admitted mistakes have been made but stressed focusing on the future of the club rather than the past.
Ronaldo's Potential Post-Retirement Direction
Following his remarks, speculation has grown that Ronaldo might prefer to buy a football club over pursuing a managerial career. At 40 years old and playing for Saudi Pro League club Al Nassr, Ronaldo has significant financial resources, recently being recognized as football’s first billionaire player by Bloomberg.
Opinions on Ronaldo’s Future in Football Ownership
Former Liverpool striker Dean Saunders believes owning a club would suit Ronaldo better, as it would grant him more control than coaching. Speaking on talkSPORT, Saunders noted Ronaldo's frustration with his teammates during his second spell at Manchester United, which could explain his interest in football ownership.
"Head coach Ruben Amorim can't single-handedly turn things around."
"Mistakes have been made but it is important to focus on United's future rather than dwelling on the past."
"Owning a football club would appeal more to Ronaldo as it would offer him greater control than managing a team."
Author's summary: Ronaldo’s recent comments suggest he may seek football ownership after retirement, leveraging his wealth and desire for greater control beyond coaching roles.
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