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Ronaldo watch? Not right now
UK and American football fans who want to watch Cristiano Ronaldo with new club Al Nassr will be left bitterly disappointed.
This is because no broadcaster here owns the rights to Saudi Arabia league.
Furthermore, Al Nassr’s lack of involvement in any intercontinental tournament further hinders the ability to view him.
Read the full story here.
Man Utd vs Wolves possible line ups
With Manchester United back in action against Wolves, SunSport took a look at how Erik ten Hag may line up his squad.
Lisandro Martinez is expected to be welcomed back into the fold alongside Diogo Dalot.
However, the strong performances of Aaron Wan-Bissaka and Luke Shaw at centre-back may make Ten Hag keep faith with the backline which collected a clean sheet against Nottingham Forest.
Here’s how they might line up:
One way United may line up Here’s an alternative take on the starting xi SunSport’s back page today
You’re taking the Cris
It’s all about Cristiano Ronaldo’s switch to Al-Nassr on today’s back page.
Good morning United fans
Karim Benzema and Enzo Fernandez top the transfer speculation ahead of United’s lunchtime clash with Wolves.
Cristiano Ronaldo’s move to Al-Nassr will of course overshadow anything that happens in the January window – at least in terms of wages.
But around Old Trafford the question is whether boss Erik ten Hag will replace the 37-year-old legend.
The Red Devils will go fourth if they beat third-bottom Wolves today, although Tottenham will leapfrog back over them if they defeat Aston Villa tomorrow.
United hope defender Victor Lindelof and midfielder Scott McTominay will be available after illness.
Meanwhile, United boss Erik ten Hag is reportedly still interested in Real Madrid’s Karim Benzema.
But the French frontman is said to be “tempted” by Arsenal.
And Liverpool are rivalling United for World Cup winner Fernandez.
The Red Devils’ hopes could be boosted by Chelsea’s interest in the Benfica star’s fellow Argentina midfielder Alexis Mac Allister.
Fans debate Ronaldo move
Fans were cynical then sympathetic to Cristiano Ronaldo’s massive-money move to Al-Nassr..
But one debate tonight on social media is: What will it mean to his profile?
One poster believes the 37-year-old has ruined his image after seemingly U-turning on staying in Europe.
But others believe he’s simply secured a luxury lifestyle forever, accepted his best days are behind him and his brand will remain intact.
The negative view was summed up by this: “Months upon months of briefings from Cristiano Ronaldo‘s camp that his desire to leave Man United was driven by his desire to play in the Champions League.
“And then the line changed to Ten Hag disrespecting him by not acknowledging his true level. Now at Al Nassr. PR disaster.”
But others said no-one his age, with a family, would turn down such a deal.
Ronaldo will ‘inspire’ us
Al-Nassr have hailed Cristiano Ronaldo’s arrival as “history in the making” – for themselves and future generations.
The Manchester United and Portugal legend, 37, posed with a team shirt after agreeing a huge contract.
But money aside, it’s thought a major influence in Ronaldo’s decision was the lack of suitors from major European clubs.