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Cristiano Ronaldo to leave Manchester United with ‘immediate effect’

Danny Jones Danny Jones - 22nd November 2022

Manchester United have confirmed that Cristiano Ronaldo will be leaving the club with immediate effect following his controversial Piers Morgan interview.

Issuing an official statement on Tuesday, 22 November, United confirmed that the 37-year-old footballing veteran and sporting icon will be parting ways with the club following a “mutual agreement”.

Ronaldo was expected to be sacked following his inflammatory comments in the now infamous interview and the club are also said to be considering a lawsuit for breach of contract.

It’s unclear whether they will be pursuing legal action following this latest decision.

Writing on the club site, the Red Devils thanked Ronaldo for his “immense contribution across two spells at Old Trafford, scoring 145 goals in 346 appearances” and wished “him and his family well for the future.”

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They went on to add: “Everyone at Manchester United remains focused on continuing the team’s progress under Erik ten Hag and working together to deliver success on the pitch.”

Ronaldo signed off with his own statement, writing: “I love [Man United] and I love the fans, that will never ever change. However, it feels like the right time for me to seek a new challenge. I wish the team every success for the remainder of the season and for the future.”

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Despite being away with Portugal for the World Cup, Ronaldo has been at the centre of a storm ever since the interview aired after he took aim at both former and current figures around the club.

Ronaldo calls out ten Hag, Rooney and United board in explosive Piers Morgan interview

United said they were left “extremely disappointed” by his behaviour and denied his claims that they did not offer enough compassionate support following the death of his newborn son as well as his daughter’s illness shortly after.

His image was removed from the front of Old Trafford shortly after.

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While it might not be how most Reds would have hoped the club legend’s return would have ended, we imagine many will just be glad the drama has come to an end.

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Police appeal to find next of kin after man found outside Palace Theatre

Daisy Jackson Daisy Jackson Police appeal to find next of kin after man found outside Palace Theatre

Police are trying to track down the family of a man who died after being found unresponsive outside the Palace Theatre in Manchester.

The man, who has now been named as Jonathan Bernard Carroll, was seen outside the city centre theatre at around 6.30am on Tuesday 12 November.

Emergency services rushed to the scene and Mr Carroll was taken to hospital.

Tragically, the 47-year-old passed away a short time later.

A large cordon was in place on Whitworth Street and Oxford Road while police and security attended the incident.

Greater Manchester Police are now appealing to find his next of kin.

It’s believed that he resided in the Salford area of Greater Manchester.

Anyone with any information should contact the Coroner’s Office on 0161 856 1376.

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Greater Manchester public urged to help get people ‘off the streets and on their feet’ before Christmas

Emily Sergeant Emily Sergeant

Locals are being urged to help get hundreds of people “off the streets and back on their feet” this festive season.

As the temperatures told colder by the day, and Christmas creeps closer and closer, Greater Manchester Mayor’s Charity is bringing back ‘1000 Beds for Christmas’, and the massively-important initiative is aiming to provide 1,000 nights of accommodation to people at risk of homelessness before the big day arrives.

Forming part of the ongoing ‘A Bed Every Night’ scheme, this festive fundraising mission is designed to provide food, shelter, warmth, and dedicated vital wrap-around support for those who need it most.

The charity says it wants to build on the “incredible success of 2023”, which raised more than £55,000 and provided 1,800 nights of accommodation.

Stockport-based property finance specialists, Together – which has supported the campaign for the last two years – has, once again, generously pledged to match every public donation for the first £20,000 raised.  

Unfamiliar with the ‘A Bed Every Night’ scheme? Since 2017, when rough sleeping peaked, the initiative has helped ensure a significantly-higher rate of reduction in the numbers of people facing a night on streets in Greater Manchester than seen nationally.

The landmark scheme has given people the chance to rebuild their lives, while also giving them access to key services and opportunities that allows them to stay off the streets for good.

Despite the scheme’s recent success, organisations across Greater Manchester are under “a huge amount of pressure” to meet the demand for their services this winter, and given the current economic outlook, household budgets will continue to be squeezed – leaving people on the sharp end of inequality and poverty.

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“Help us be a lifeline to organisations on the frontline,” Greater Manchester Mayor’s Charity urged in it’s public appeal for donations.

You can help make sure ‘A Bed Every Night’ is a reality for all by donating here.

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