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If only Cristiano would show off his skills in SA

- PETER BACHTIS | Benoni

MANCHESTER United have parted ways with Cristiano Ronaldo after he exposed the bullyboy tactics applied by certain individual­s within Manchester’s management structure.

In his mid-thirties, he continues to be one of the great players the sport has produced and almost certainly he has a big ego.

Some managers have been given a “God-like” status and placed on pedestals, reserved for kings and queens, their egos constantly clashing with players, who have equally large egos.

You do not “bench” the likes of Cristiano – it’s just not done – and the fallout for the club has severe consequenc­es.

The Glazers want out, the majority of the players are unhappy, and Cristiano

is looking for a new home.

Would it not be wonderful if he took a season off, and came to South Africa to participat­e in exhibition matches, while spending time with talented youngsters, teaching them that a great work ethic on the field can lead to miracles?

Imagine!

 ?? PETER POWELL EPA ?? WOULDN’T it be wonderful if Cristiano Ronaldo came to South Africa to show off his skills and help young soccer players, a reader muses. |
PETER POWELL EPA WOULDN’T it be wonderful if Cristiano Ronaldo came to South Africa to show off his skills and help young soccer players, a reader muses. |

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