London: Fans chanted lyrics against former Manchester United star Cristiano Ronaldo during the match. Manchester United FC fans teased Ronaldo during the EFL Cup pre-quarter match known as the Carabao. Fans called Ronaldo ‘Ronnie’. The words were that even if Ronaldo leaves, nothing will happen to the club.
During the United-Burnley match at Old Trafford, United’s home ground, chants were hurled at Ronaldo who left the club. “I don’t think about Ronnie because Ronnie doesn’t think about me. All I think about is Manchester United’ were the words of the fans. Ronaldo left the club after making controversial comments which angered fans.
But fans have come forward to express their support for Ronaldo in the singing incident. Fans responded by saying that Ronaldo is one of United’s greatest players of all time and that he helped us win the Champions League. “As a United fan I am embarrassed right now. I would say that Ronaldo’s ‘real home’ is Manchester United rather than Madrid. I was wrong. Real fans forgive me,” another fan wrote on social media.
Portugal superstar Cristiano Ronaldo left Manchester United last month. Controversial interview with Piers Morgan led to Ronaldo’s departure from Manchester United. In the interview, Ronaldo criticized United and the coaches. The player has openly stated that he has no respect for United manager Eric Tenhaag. Not only the coach but two or three other people are trying to take him off the team. The player left the club after making serious allegations that some people didn’t like him staying here. At the same time, Spanish sports media Marza reported that Ronaldo is preparing to sign a contract with the Saudi club Al Nasser. It was reported that Ronaldo will sign a seven-year contract with Al Nasr.
Story highlights: Manchester United fans come out with an anti-Ronaldo chant