Manchester United are preparing to sack Cristiano Ronaldo in a move that would make a significant dent in the highest wage bill ever assembled.
The club may be in a position to tear up the superstar's contract if they are advised under employment law that his behaviour is a serious enough breach of discipline. Ronaldo has no future at Old Trafford following his bombshell interview with Piers Morgan.
Ronaldo, 37, launched a dramatic attack on his employers and their new manager in a bombshell interview with Morgan. A clip of him discussing how he felt "betrayed" by the club was published late on Sunday evening and the full interview will be released this week.