Man United, Ronaldo parting ways

Cristiano Ronaldo will leave Manchester United “with immediate effect,” the Premier League club said Tuesday, days after he gave an explosive interview criticizing manager Erik ten Hag and the club’s owners. “Following conversations with Manchester United we have mutually agreed to end our contract early,” Ronaldo said. “I love Manchester United and the fans. However, it feels like the right time for me to seek a new challenge. I wish the team every success for the remainder of the season and for the future.” The 37-yearold Ronaldo, who’s in Qatar with Portugal as he aims to win a first World Cup title for his country, has been left frustrated after being reduced to a fringe member of United’s team this season. The Portugal captain said he felt “betrayed” during the 90-minute interview with Piers Morgan, which aired Thursday and in which he was also critical of younger players. Ronaldo scored 145 goals in 346 appearances for United. Also Tuesday, the Glazer family confirmed it will consider putting the club up for sale. The Glazers also own the NFL’s Buccaneers