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Richard Parrish, Professor of Sports Law, Edge Hill University

Ronaldo leaves Manchester United by ‘mutual agreement’ – here’s why he wasn’t sacked

Ronaldo reacts after Manchester United's November Premier League match with Aston Villa. Peter Powell

Cristiano Ronaldo’s televised interview with Piers Morgan, aired in November, drew the curtain on the player’s second coming at Manchester United.

In the 90-minute interview, Ronaldo launched an attack on his then employer. It was reported that, due to the interview, the club was exploring the possibility of dismissing Ronaldo. Yet within days, Manchester United announced that both parties had agreed to terminate the contract.

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