Fans React to Ronaldo's Surprising 10Th Place Ranking at United

WHO:

The Athletic - Ranked Cristiano Ronaldo as the 10th greatest Manchester United player of all time.

Andy Mitten - Compiled the top 25 greatest Manchester United players for The Athletic.

Patrice Evra - Former teammate of Ronaldo, referenced Sir Alex Ferguson's admiration for Ronaldo.

Gary Neville - Former teammate of Ronaldo, shared insights about Ronaldo's training and skills.

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer - Manager of Manchester United, commented on Ronaldo's return to the club.

WHAT:

Sportskeeda - Fans expressed outrage on X regarding Ronaldo's ranking.

The New York Times - Ronaldo played 346 of his 1,099 club games for Manchester United, scoring 145 goals.

The New York Times - Ronaldo won nine trophies during his time at Manchester United.

The New York Times - Ronaldo was the first United player to win the Ballon d’Or since the 1960s.

The New York Times - Ronaldo was crowned FIFA’s World Player of the Year in 2008.

The New York Times - Ronaldo was the Premier League Player of the Season for 2006-07 and 2007-08.

The New York Times - Ronaldo scored 31 league goals in the 2007-08 season and 42 in total for the club.

The New York Times - Ronaldo became the first player to win four awards in one season in 2007.

The New York Times - Ronaldo scored 24 goals in his first season after returning to Manchester United.

WHERE:

The New York Times - Ronaldo played for Manchester United, a football club based in Manchester, England.

The New York Times - Ronaldo joined Manchester United from Sporting CP in Lisbon, Portugal.

WHEN:

The New York Times - Ronaldo joined Manchester United in 2003.

The New York Times - Ronaldo left Manchester United for Real Madrid in 2009 for £80 million ($150 million at the time).

The New York Times - Ronaldo returned to Manchester United in September 2021.

WHY:

The New York Times - Ronaldo's ranking as the 10th greatest player is subjective and based on various factors considered by Andy Mitten.

HOW:

The New York Times - Ronaldo's training included power work for his legs and a strict diet, contributing to his development as a player.

Cristiano Ronaldo has been ranked as the 10th greatest player in Manchester United's history by The Athletic, a decision that has sparked outrage among fans on social media. During his time at the club, Ronaldo played 346 matches, scored 145 goals, and won nine trophies, including being the first United player to win the Ballon d’Or since the 1960s. His former teammates, including Patrice Evra and Gary Neville, have highlighted Sir Alex Ferguson's admiration for Ronaldo, as well as his intense training regimen that contributed to his remarkable success on the field.