Cristiano Ronaldo to host a farewell party for former Manchester United teammates in Saudi Arabia

The Portuguese has invited some of his Manchester United friends on holiday to join him in a proper goodbye.

Cristiano Ronaldo to host a farewell party for former Manchester United teammates in Saudi Arabia

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Cristiano Ronaldo is properly ensuring he says goodbye to his former Manchester United teammates. After a dramatic exit from the club in November, Ronaldo never got the chance to say farewell to his teammates, as he was on World Cup duty with Portugal at the time.

Determined to make amends, Ronaldo has been in touch with his closest friends from the United squad to arrange a visit to his homeland or even to come to visit him in Saudi Arabia, where he currently plays for Al Nassr. Ronaldo left Old Trafford after the Former Real Madrid man’s criticism of United in an explosive interview with Piers Morgan dented his relationship with the management. He then signed a £ 170 million-a-year deal with the Saudi side Al Nassr, the biggest-ever contract offered to a professional footballer.

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Ronaldo lost his first game with AL-Nassr

Cristiano Ronaldo, the 37-year-old football legend, ensures he stays connected with his former Manchester United teammates. He has reached out to some of his closest friends from the United squad, inviting them to the luxury home he built on Lisbon’s outskirts. Additionally, he has also inquired if they would be interested in watching him play for his new club, Al Nassr, in Saudi Arabia if schedules permit.

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According to a United insider, “There are still a few lads here who have nothing but respect for Ronny and were sad how it all ended, because they never got to say a proper goodbye.” Despite leaving the player WhatsApp groups, Ronaldo has promised to keep in touch with a few friends and included them in his plans.

Ronaldo hasn’t had the best start to life in Saudi Arabia

Players like Harry Maguire, Bruno Fernandes, Casemiro, and Raphael Varane, who are reportedly close friends with Ronaldo, are all expected to be invited over. Ronaldo values his relationships with his teammates and keeps staying connected with them, even after leaving the club. His loyalty and generosity towards his former teammates are a testament to the kind of person he is.

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Manchester United is not missing Cristiano Ronaldo, as the Red Devils scored their latest win against Reading in the FA Cup

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Manchester United secured a spot in the FA Cup fifth round with a 3-1 victory over second-tier Reading on Saturday. Brazilian midfielder Casemiro played a key role in the win, scoring twice for the Red Devils. The visitors were holding their own until the 54th minute, when Casemiro opened the scoring with a clever dink over Reading goalkeeper Joe Lumley, assisted by Antony.

Just four minutes later, Casemiro doubled United’s lead with a powerful low shot from 25 meters out. Fred added a third goal for United before Reading’s Andy Carroll was shown a second yellow card and sent off. Despite being down a man, Reading scored a late consolation goal through Amadou Salif Mbengue.

The win was tough for Manchester United, who saw Marcus Rashford denied a chance at a record. Despite the loss, Reading can take pride in their performance, managed by former title-winning United midfielder Paul Ince. Who said in a post-match interview, “You could see that Manchester United have their fear factor back”, “When they’re on top, they’re very difficult to play against. They have a lot of quality in their squad, and they showed it today.” he added. The Red Devils are now won their last 11 games at Old Trafford across all competitions.

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