A positive 1-1 draw over Manchester United's meeting with its Spanish guest, Rayo Vallecano, in the friendly match that took place between them today, Sunday, at Old Trafford, as part of their preparations for the start of the new season.
The match witnessed the first appearance of the Portuguese international star Cristiano Ronaldo with Manchester United this season, after he missed the team's foreign trip as part of his preparations for the start of the season.
And Dutchman Eric Ten Hag pushed Ronaldo into the main list of Manchester United, before replacing him in the break between the two halves, after he entered into discussions with him about his performance on the field.
Benign return 💪# United pic.twitter.com/8xW6YBzWwx
— Manchester United (@ManUtd_AR) July 31, 2022
And the British newspaper "Mirror" reported that Ronaldo left Old Trafford before the match ended, which sparked criticism of the United fans on social media and the anger of most of them, as they considered the behavior unprofessional, and may cause a new crisis for the player with his coach.
Cristiano Ronaldo left the stadium before the end of Manchester United's 1-1 draw with Rayo Vallecano after being substituted at half-time.
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— ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) July 31, 2022
It may alleviate the situation that Ronaldo posted his picture during the match on social media, expressing his happiness to be back in the team's squad, indicating that his departure from the stadium was in coordination with the coach.
Happy to be back 💪🏽🙏🏽 pic.twitter.com/Fp6dpBTXcb
— Cristiano Ronaldo (@Cristiano) July 31, 2022
Doubts are being raised about Ronaldo's future with Manchester United, in the absence of the five-time World Player of the Year award from most of the team's preparation period, amid speculations that he will leave the English club, hoping to participate in the Champions League next season.
A dangerous opportunity from @Cristiano 🎯# United pic.twitter.com/JQlKOHGiij
— Manchester United (@ManUtd_AR) July 31, 2022
Ronaldo returned to Manchester training only a few days ago, and denied what was reported about his desire to leave, despite the announcement of some clubs, most notably Bayern Munich and Atletico Madrid, refusing to sign him. Even the fans of Atletico launched a campaign on social media and raised banners in the stadium rejecting the idea of contracting with the star. Portuguese.
How did y'all turn this into Ronaldo hating on ETH??
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— あ (@npGxA) July 31, 2022
Manchester United finished sixth in the English Premier League table last season, to fail to qualify for the Champions League, Ronaldo's favorite tournament, and reserve a seat in the European League.
What a shot Zidane 😍#United |
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— Manchester United (@ManUtd_AR) July 31, 2022
At Old Trafford, Amad Diallo scored for Manchester United, but the English team was not happy with their progress, after Alvaro Garcia scored the equalizer for Rayo Vallecano in the 57th minute.
In the net from @Amaddiallo_19!
👏#United pic.twitter.com/aKviEmM32z
— Manchester United (@ManUtd_AR) July 31, 2022
Manchester United will begin its new season in the English Premier League by facing Brighton next Sunday.
It was a final test for us today at Old Trafford before the start of the season.
Thank you all for your support!
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— Manchester United (@ManUtd_AR) July 31, 2022