Actions speak louder than words. But not in Cristiano Ronaldo's world they don't.
Less than four hours after one his biggest admirers, Alejandro Garnacho, scored the goal that sent Manchester United into the World Cup break in the best way possible, video footage of the five-time Ballon d'Or winner ripping into the club that gave him the platform to build his career emerged. His explosive interview with Piers Morgan, released late on Sunday evening, was one of the most damning you are ever likely to see a footballer give.
Ronaldo, who will be off to Qatar this week with his Portugal teammates for the start of what is likely to be his fifth and final World Cup, tore into United and manager Erik ten Hag without a care in the world, not thinking of the impact it could have on his teammates and the club's recent progress. He accused the club of "betraying" him and criticised Ten Hag for not showing any respect towards him. It was frankly unbelievable.
