Sporting Lisbon manager Ruben Amorim declared that Cristiano Ronaldo remains a very popular figure at his club as speculation over the Manchester United striker's future reaches fever pitch.
Ronaldo, 37, appears destined to leave Old Trafford in the January transfer window, 18 months on from his return, after his no-holds-barred interview with Piers Morgan was teased on Sunday night. The global superstar said he feels "betrayed" by the Red Devils and admitted there is a complete lack of respect between him and manager Erik ten Hag.
He may have returned to the fold after failing to manufacture an exit during the summer, but there is unlikely to be any way back for him this time round. United released a statement on Monday afternoon saying they will respond to their player's outburst once "the full facts have been established".
