Manchester United have reportedly found out that one player often only passed to Cristiano Ronaldo in order to win over the Portuguese.
After leaving the club in 2009, Ronaldo made a sensational return to Old Trafford in the summer of 2021.
However, despite a promising start to his second stint with United, it all came crashing down at the beginning of the 22/23 season.
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Ronaldo’s contract with the club was ripped up in November 2022 after his explosive interview with Piers Morgan, in which he criticised the club, the manager and some of his former teammates.
In total, Ronaldo made 54 appearances across all competitions during his second spell with United, scoring 27 goals.
According to The Athletic, the club’s video analyst found that one attacking player spent every attack trying to pass the ball to Ronaldo, in order to win praise from the five-time Ballon d’Or winner.
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SPORTbible has contacted Manchester United for comment.
Fans were quick to speculate on social media about who the player might be.
One fan said: “Sancho wanted to do suiii so bad.”
Another tweeted: “That was Sancho.”
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A third fan added: “SANCHO.”
Someone else wrote: “Did they need an analyst for this? All the players were doing so, it's Antony.”
Whilst a fifth commented: “Sancho obvs, don’t blame him tho.”
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After leaving United, Ronaldo made a big money move to the Middle East by signing for Saudi Arabian side Al Nassr.
Ronaldo had a brilliant start to his career in Saudi Arabia after scoring 11 goals in 14 appearances.
However, Ronaldo and Al Nassr have been going through a tough spell in recent weeks.
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Al Nassr are winless in their last three games after drawing against Al Feiha and losing to Al Hilal in the Saudi Professional League.
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On Monday, Al Nassr were knocked out of the King’s Cup after losing 1-0 to Al Wehda.
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