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Daily Mirror
Daily Mirror
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Samuel Meade

Cristiano Ronaldo dressing room theory rubbished by Man Utd teammate

Brandon Williams has rubbished the idea that Cristiano Ronaldo-led cliques emerged in the Manchester United dressing room.

Last term there were rumours of internal unrest as the club endured a forgettable campaign, eventually finishing sixth. Ronaldo's arrival was seen as a major coup, but the squad went backwards, eventually leading to Ole Gunnar Solskajer's sacking in November.

It was speculated that the five-time Ballon d'Or winner wanted to assume the captain's armband from skipper Harry Maguire - and as a result there was a divide in the dressing room. Portuguese speaking players, the likes of Bruno Fernandes, Fred and Diogo Dalot, all formed a group with Ronaldo.

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