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But BBC Sport has learned that United officials met eight different potential investors over a 10-day period of high-level meetings recently, and confidence is ...

The risk, they say, is that United is then used to help distract from the country's human rights record and discriminatory laws, drawn into geopolitics and foreign policy. It points to the fact that Ineos is a major producer of plastic and supports fracking, and that the Qatari bid has been partly financed by oil and gas in one of the world's largest fossil fuel economies. Ratcliffe and his advisers will hope these sentiments, and his attendance in person on Friday when visiting United where he met Ten Hag, will persuade fans of his intention to be a visible, engaged presence who has the club's interests at heart.

Warm clothing items were generously gifted by Manchester United and its partner adidas before the Christmas break, shortly followed by 1,000 slow cookers and ...

In addition to the Warm Hub, the club have introduced ‘Happy-to-Chat Benches’ on the forecourt at Old Trafford – signposted as a welcoming place for people who may feel lonely or worried to sit and talk to others. Further support from Manchester United saw countless bags of clothing – which were kindly donated by supporters ahead of last month’s Manchester derby at Old Trafford – distributed among young people at one of the Foundation’s partner high schools. An investment of £60,000 was made in the slow cookers, hats, gloves and scarves, meaning items could be distributed across the Foundation’s 64 partner primary, secondary and special educational needs schools.

MIKE KEEGAN: Second bids for Manchester United have to be lodged by 9pm on Wednesday night - with the club set to be sold for a world-record fee should the ...

That could change should he join up with a number of groups who are also in the hunt. Ratcliffe is seeking to buy the 69 per cent stake owned by the Glazer family. Both INEOS and the Qatar-based bid are adamant they will not pay over the odds. Should the Glazers' valuation of United not be met, they will not sell. However, it is believed a figure of around £6bn would be enough. Initial offers sent in last month were thought to have been worth around £4.5billion, with second bids likely to top £5bn.

The process to purchase Manchester United is expected to ramp up this week, with second bids expected from both Shekih Jassim bin Hamad Al Thani and INEOS ...

[Van Persie](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/robin-van-persie) left Arsenal after eight years to join United for £22.5million in the summer of 2012. The Dutch striker had scored 132 goals in 278 games for the Gunners, but was frustrated after failing to challenge in the [Premier League](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/premier-league). [Sir Jim Ratcliffe](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/jim-ratcliffe) and [Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al Thani](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/sheikh-jassim-bin-hamad-al-thani) still the leading two parties to succeed the unpopular Glazer family at Old Trafford. [Sky Sports](https://tinyurl.com/2hjm67ny), up to six new parties could enter the running before Wednesday's deadline posed by Raine, the merchant bank running the sale process on the Glazers' behalf. The Scot was looking to implement change and end the club's wait for a league title having arrived from Aberdeen. There's worse places in the world to be playing.” “The players have responded well to their instructions. The deadline for new bids is 9pm on Wednesday night, but the Americans could still decide to remain in situ. It's a great project to be a part of," he said on Monday. "We are a long time from the Sir Alex Ferguson era. Here, Mirror Football lays out the state of play as we move into what looks like being a key 24-hour period. Neither has got a deal over the line, though, with the deadline for second offers set for this Wednesday.

Manchester United have reportedly issued a new deadline for prospective bids, with Sheikh Jassim and Jim Ratcliffe having to improve.

Nevertheless, new potential owners will have to at least come close to the Glazer family’s valuation. “What you don’t want to do is pay stupid prices for things because then you regret it subsequently,” Ratcliffe said in the interview. Sheikh Jassim, on the other hand, reportedly wants full 100% control of the team. The next round of bids are expected to be closer to the Glazer’s evaluation. Current owners, the Glazer family, have quoted potential new investors a price of between $6-$7.5 billion. The

The Manchester United takeover saga is heating up, with Sir Jim Ratcliffe receiving a welcome boost in his battle to beat Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al Thani, ...

[Porto](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/fc-porto) and has impressed over three seasons with the Portuguese giants, piquing Ten Hag's interest. [brace themselves for up to eight fresh bids](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/glazers-deadline-manutd-takeover-bids-29511151) before the clock ticks to 9pm. [INEOS](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/ineos-plc) chief executive Ratcliffe recently [revealed in an interview](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/manchester-united-takeover-ratcliffe-glazers-29509761) that he wouldn't pay "stupid" money in order to beat his Qatari rival, while Sheikh Jassim has remained silent. [HERE](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/man-utd-transfers-liverpool-grujic-29512253). Give us your verdict in the Have your say! [comments section](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/manutd-sheikh-jassim-ratcliffe-takeover-29514150#comments-section). Sources with direct knowledge of the detailed discussions believe that INEOS' familiarity with running elite sports teams will be seen as a significant advantage over Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al Thani's bid. [HERE](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/man-utd-takeover-sale-ratclffe-29513662). The deadline for fresh proposals has been set for 9pm on Wednesday by Raine, the merchant bank who've been tasked with overusing United's sale process. [HERE](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/manutd-takeover-sheikh-jassim-qatar-29515268). [Liverpool](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/liverpool-fc) midfielder [Marko Grujic](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/marko-grujic), with Erik ten Hag eyeing a transfer move.

First to visit Old Trafford last Thursday was a delegation representing Qatari royal Sheikh Jassim Bin Hamad Al Thani. The party included Shahzad Shahbaz, ...

John Murtough, the club’s football director, was part of the group presenting to Sheikh Jassim and Ratcliffe. Competitive tension drives up the price, which is exactly why the Glazers appointed the merchant bank to facilitate a potential sale. The rigorous meetings lasted until 7.30pm. That has, at least publicly, yet to happen. [any added pressure](https://theathletic.com/4244941/2023/02/25/manchester-united-takeover-glazers/) to sell the club. [happened to be in the building](https://theathletic.com/4319589/2023/03/17/manchester-united-ratcliffe-ten-hag-takeover/) when Ratcliffe was there. [FA Cup](https://theathletic.com/football/fa-cup/) win over [Fulham](https://theathletic.com/football/team/fulham/) on Sunday, the pre-match press conference was moved from the Jimmy Murphy Centre to the main building at Carrington as the usual press facilities were being used for the takeover meetings. [“stage two”](https://theathletic.com/4284169/2023/03/08/manchester-united-takeover-glazers-update/) when the bidders get the chance to look more deeply at the books and ask questions of United officials. [HBJ, the former prime minister](https://theathletic.com/4227357/2023/02/21/manchester-united-sheikh-jassim-qatar/) and Sheikh Jassim’s father. [several pledges](https://theathletic.com/4247693/2023/03/02/sheikh-jassim-manchester-united-cost/) to invest in specific areas of the club without loading United with debt after a full cash purchase. Boots on the ground added a touch of seriousness to the negotiations and the parties now have until the close of play on Wednesday (5pm on the east coast; 9pm in the UK) to submit another bid. [Manchester United](https://theathletic.com/football/team/manchester-united/) opened its doors for potential buyers to probe senior officials from the club’s hierarchy.

Sheikh Jassim will make a second bid for Manchester United on Wednesday after a Qatari team visited Old Trafford for talks last week, British billionaire ...

I was told on Tuesday morning not to discount that as a possibility - it could still happen." "If that happens, Wednesday could be the beginning of the end. "If someone comes along and offers £6bn-£7bn, then the Raine Group and the Glazers look at that and say, 'you know what, these people have made such a good bid, we're going to give them exclusivity'. I think it'll be whittled down again and this will keep on running for another few weeks. Talks were held across 10 hours - a lot longer than expected. Not all of those bids are to buy the club outright, though, with at least half expected to be from those interested in a minority stake or those who are willing to provide financing options for other parties.

Those who want to buy United have to declare their offer to Raine, the merchant bank brought in to assist the club, by 2100 GMT (1 am UAE Time, Thursday) on ...

How do you decide the price of a house? "How do you decide the price of a painting? If one group's bid is vastly ahead of the others, they could be chosen to enter into a period of exclusivity, which would see further negotiation ahead of a final sale. Sheikh Jassim is reported to be ready to submit a second indicative bid before the cut-off. Elliott Investment Management reportedly made it through to the second stage of the process, although the firm is believed to be offering funding to United owners, the Glazer family, rather than a takeover. The race to buy Manchester United enters a crucial stage on Wednesday as bidders face a deadline to submit improved offers for the Premier League giants.

Manchester United fans have taken to Twitter pointing out what they believe is the 'coldest moment in Premier League history'.It was nine years ago wh.

“From my point of view, it didn’t need to happen. It was a little bit awkward there, so I didn’t feel really comfortable about that. “I didn’t like it.

Sheikh Jassim and Sir Jim Ratcliffe are the only two figures to go public with their interest in completing a takeover at Manchester United before ...

Todd Boehly and the Clearlake Capital group have an estimated net worth of £13billion, highlighting Chelsea's dominance in terms of financial power over Arsenal and Tottenham. The Qatari bidder has an estimated net worth of a whopping £275billion, yet this would still not be more than Newcastle United's new owners. The Magpies were taken over by the Saudi Arabia Public Investment Fund in 2021. Tottenham are owned by ENIC Group following their purchase of the club back in 2001. Manchester United have been put up for sale by current owners, the Glazer family, which could see a new era begin at Old Trafford. Chelsea have since spent over £600million on new signings in the past two transfer windows, whilst Graham Potter replaced Thomas Tuchel as manager.

LONDON, March 22 — Prospective Manchester United owner Jim Ratcliffe says he will not pay a “stupid” price for the Premier League giants, with more bidders ...

“How do you decide the price of a house? “How do you decide the price of a painting?” he said. Ratcliffe, who already owns French club Nice, said his interest in United would be “purely in winning things”, calling the club a “community asset”, rather than a financial one.

Man United Takeover: Sir Jim Ratcliffe plans new strategy meets Erik ten Hag, Al Thani, Old Trafford, Premier League, Manchester United United Sale.

Man United Takeover: Sir Jim Ratcliffe was once a front-runner for the United takeover but his deal is still hanged. In a recent interview with the Wall Street Journal, chief executive of INEOS – said: “How do you decide the price of a painting? How do you decide the price of a house? With the help of these parties, they can edge Al Thani and win the battle for Old Trafford. Mirror Football reports that Qtatar bidder will launch a huge £5.5bn follow-up offer for the takeover of Manchester United. He recently had a meeting with the club owner and also visited the club’s training ground where he met United manager Erik Ten Hag.

EXCLUSIVE: Rio Ferdinand has revealed he has banned his children from TikTok and Snapchat, though admitted it means they are 'on the outskirts' of their ...

I would have had a good summer, I would have been able to go and get away from it." 'A lot of people used to say to me, "when you finished playing football, what do you want to do? 'Obviously I had a very good career in football. I walked past her bedroom when I first let her have it, and some of the songs she was singing I was thinking, "Wow, I don't even say the words sometimes on those songs." 'So it shows you a player, who cost £85million and who everyone believes is Mr. 'At the time they feel really great about it (their picture).

INEOS founder Ratcliffe and Qatari banker Sheikh Jassim Bin Hamad Al Thani are the frontrunners ahead of tonight's 9pm deadline.

The Spaniards sacked Jorge Sampaoli on Tuesday amid a dismal season in La Liga with the club trying to bat off relegation. Sheikh Jassim’s bid group has repeatedly claimed the funding for the club is independent of the QIA. That is because – as with so much in late-stage capitalism – the opulent top end is better off than ever before but the rest has never been worse. The QIA is the £370 billion fund which helps to back Paris Saint-Germain through its subsidiary Qatar Sports Investment (QSI). However, there are reports that [several other parties are interested ](/sport/football/manchester-united-takeover-sale-jim-ratcliffe-qatar-b2305560.html)in the club. The Glazers, who bought Manchester United for £790m in 2005 and saddled the club with debt, want around £6bn, which would be a record fee for a football club. However, even if state funding was proven, Uefa president Alesander Ceferin may be willing to look the other way. The game has grown to a size where it is this gleaming cultural monolith but one filled with several structural faultlines. Some industry figures believe that is down to not playing their hand so early. [ have until 9pm tonight to submit their second offers](https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/man-utd-takeover-news-deadline-qatar-b2305728.html) for the club, in what is a crucial stage of the takeover process. [Qatari banker Sheikh Jassim Bin Hamad Al Thani is prepared to up his bid](/sport/football/manchester-united-takeover-news-qatar-b2304685.html) for the club after a delegation visited Old Trafford for talks last week, while British petrochemicals billionaire Sir [Jim Ratcliffe](/topic/jim-ratcliffe) is also expected to put forward a fresh proposal. [Qatar](https://www.independent.co.uk/topic/qatar) is expected to significantly increase their offer for [Manchester United](https://www.independent.co.uk/topic/manchester-united) this week, with the big question being whether it will be enough to go beyond [INEOS](https://www.independent.co.uk/topic/ineos)’ valuation of the club, and ultimately match that of the Glazer family.

Bidders for Manchester United Plc were on Wednesday preparing to launch improved offers for the football club ahead of a 9 p.m. deadline in London, ...

Bids of more than £5bn to buy Manchester United are expected before the deadline of 9pm tonight; Any bid of more than £3.75bn would break the world record ...

I was told on Tuesday morning not to discount that as a possibility - it could still happen." "If that happens, Wednesday could be the beginning of the end. "If someone comes along and offers £6bn-£7bn, then the Raine Group and the Glazers look at that and say, 'you know what, these people have made such a good bid, we're going to give them exclusivity'. I think it'll be whittled down again and this will keep on running for another few weeks. Talks were held across 10 hours - a lot longer than expected. There will be at least five bids and there could be as many as eight, although not all of those bids are to buy the club outright.

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Ineos owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe and Qatari banker Sheikh Jassim will submit improved bids to buy Manchester United before Wednesday's 21:00 GMT deadline.

[everything you need to know](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/57783516)to make sure you never miss a moment [Everything United - go straight to all the best content](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/teams/manchester-united) At the time of the first bid it was understood its proposal would emphasise Manchester-born Ratcliffe would be "a British custodian for the club" and would aim to "put the Manchester back into Manchester United". Described as a life-long Manchester United fan, Sheikh Jassim is chairman of Qatari bank QIB and the son of a former prime minister of Qatar. Announcing its initial bid Sheikh Jassim's Qatari consortium said the offer "plans to return the club to its former glories". [Latest Manchester United news, analysis and fan views](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/teams/manchester-united) [Get Man Utd news notifications](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/62294536) [Listen to the latest The Devils' Advocate podcast](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/brand/p00500pg) Ineos owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe and Qatari banker Sheikh Jassim have submitted improved bids to buy Manchester United.

Follow Sportsmail's live blog for all the latest news on Manchester United's proposed takeover, which has a deadline of 9pm tonight.

Whether or not any party gets close to that figure remains to be seen. In this week's Sports Agenda, the Glazers' willingness to sell was outlined. Of those, at least two – the Qatari bid revealed by this newspaper and that of rival Sir Jim Ratcliffe, are expected to go beyond £5bn. The way this has moved on has been quite startling in its pace. An hour to go until the latest bid deadline. Are we expecting to see any shocks between now and then? That they remain third in the Premier League, having claimed the first trophy of the season last month, and in serious contention to bag another two, Erik ten Hag has done a remarkable job, some might say. [in the Premier League](https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-11890583/Liverpool-lodge-complaint-Man-City-slashing-ticket-allocation-Etihad-clash.html) run-in. An Old Trafford desperately in need of investment would land the buyer with another bill of anywhere from £1bn to £2bn and beyond. It remains to be seen if, following second bids, those involved will enter into an exclusivity period with one group. The Glazers have never, in truth, been popular with any meaningful proportion of the fan base. With no immediate pressing need to sell, unlike the Chelsea situation last year, the Glazers are in a strong position to hold out for what they want.

Sheikh Jassim Bin Hamad Al Thani has made a debt-free, world-record bid to buy Manchester United before Wednesdays 9pm deadline; any bid of more than ...

Some of the people close to them think that has just been some bid theatre to try and get the Qataris to bid against themselves, in a sense. "The question people are asking is: has this made it harder for Sir Jim Ratcliffe to raise the money he needs to buy Manchester United? That is the big unknown, still." "It's been reported that there were going to be five, six, seven, maybe eight bids - some of the main bidders are thinking that's not the case. Well, he's one of the richest people in the UK, he tried and failed to buy Chelsea where he was willing to spend up to £4.5bn for the club. "The issue for him which makes it a bit trickier is in the banking sector over the past couple of weeks.

MIKE KEEGAN: Improved bids were made for Manchester United on Wednesday by the Qatar-based group and Sir Jim Ratcliffe - but there are remain concerns that ...

An Old Trafford desperately in need of investment would land the buyer with another bill of anywhere from £1bn to £2bn and beyond. The Glazers have offers of partial investment. The club’s Carrington training base is also in need of a costly upgrade. Those would provide the funds needed for upgrades. The prospect of such toxicity – and the potential damage that may cause to the brand should the Glazers not depart - may well be a consideration. That perceived lack of competition from elsewhere will do little to drive up the price to a level at which the Glazers would be prepared to let the Premier League giants go.

Sheikh Jassim will make a world record bid to buy Manchester United from the Glazer family, according to reports.There is expected to be plenty of bid.

He has said his interest is a private initiative through his Nine Two Foundation and is not connected to the Qatari state. He is one of the richest people in Britain with an estimated personal fortune of £6bn. After a controversial reign, they announced they were seeking ‘strategic alternatives’ that could include a sale last year.

The Glazer family have reportedly set a world record $9.8 billion valuation for a sports club. Read more at straitstimes.com.

How do you decide the price of a house? “How do you decide the price of a painting? Sheikh Jassim is the son of former Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Hamad bin Jassim bin Jaber Al Thani and his close links to the gulf state’s ruling elite would raise questions over another Premier League club becoming a state-backed project. However, they could yet shun the option of selling a controlling stake in the club with other parties interested in a minority shareholding. Sheikh Jassim’s bid for 100 percent control of the club promises to wipe United’s $620 million debt and invest in a new stadium and training ground, in addition to backing for the men’s and women’s teams. A source close to Sheikh Jassim’s bid told AFP he remains confident his bid is “the best for the club, fans and local community.”

Bidders for Manchester United have been given extra time to make their offers, sources have told ESPN.

Sources have told ESPN that Raine could nominate one group as the "preferred bidder" or invite a third round of offers. Sheikh Jassim and Ratcliffe are the only two bidders to make their interest public but sources have told ESPN that other groups have expressed significant interest and are expected to submit offers. UK time Wednesday for second bids.

The battle to buy Manchester United heated up on Wednesday as Qatari banker Sheikh Jassim Bin Hamad Al Thani returned with a second bid for the English ...

How do you decide the price of a house? "How do you decide the price of a painting? However, they could yet shun the option of selling a controlling stake in the club with other parties interested in a minority shareholding. Sheikh Jassim's bid for 100% control of the club promises to wipe United's US$620 million debt and invest in a new stadium and training ground, in addition to backing for the men's and women's teams. A source close to Sheikh Jassim's bid told AFP he remains confident his bid is "the best for the club, fans and local community." Raine, the merchant bank brought in to assist the sale of the club, had set a deadline of 2100GMT on Wednesday for interested parties to declare their offer.

Raine Group, the firm handling the sale of Man Utd, have granted extensions to Qatars Sheikh Jassim and Sir Jim Ratcliffe's INEOS to make second bid; ...

Talks were held across 10 hours - a lot longer than expected. The Qataris believe they will have the best offer for the club, the fans and the community. Raine Group, the firm handling the sale of Man Utd, have granted extensions to Qatar's Sheikh Jassim and Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s INEOS to make second bid; Sky Sports News understands Glazers do want to sell the club

Cristiano Ronaldo said that his exit from Manchester United following a second stint at Old Trafford represented a "bad phase of his career."

"We always have to be prepared and not take any game lightly," Felix said. "It's a new chapter for everyone, for the players, the staff and the country," Ronaldo said. "We were briefly introduced to him on the training field," Felix said about Martínez. I feel that I still have a lot to give and I want to keep it going." The coach made few changes to the squad, with 40-year-old defender [Pepe](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/256909/Pepê) also returning to play alongside the 38-year-old Ronaldo. We are starting a new cycle and we want the best. "I reflected with my family and then we came to the conclusion that it was not time to throw in the towel. He arrived pledging to respect Ronaldo's history with the national team and said Ronaldo will be among the team captains. You can feel the change and that is good for everyone." [Morocco](/soccer/team?id=2869) in the quarterfinals of the 2022 [World Cup](/soccer/league/_/name/FIFA.WORLD). "I learned a lot from it and I'm very happy to be back. "When we are at the top of the mountain, it's hard to see what's down here and many times I couldn't.

MANCHESTER, Britain: The battle to buy Manchester United heated up on Wednesday as Qatari banker Sheikh Jassim Bin Hamad Al Thani and British billionaire ...

How do you decide the price of a house? “How do you decide the price of a painting? However, they could yet shun the option of selling a controlling stake in the club, with other parties interested in a minority shareholding. Ratcliffe, who wants the 69 percent stake owned by the Glazer family, said his interest in United would be “purely in winning things,” calling the club a “community asset.” Sheikh Jassim’s bid for 100 percent control of the club promises to wipe United’s $620 million debt and invest in a new stadium and training ground, in addition to backing for the men’s and women’s teams. A source close to Sheikh Jassim’s bid told AFP he remains confident his bid is “the best for the club, fans and local community.”

Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo: I have no problem saying I had a bad phase of my career, but theres no time for regrets. Life goes on and, doing well or ...

As Portugal begin a new era under Martinez, the five-time Ballon d'Or winner has at least been given a chance to prove it. Of course, Ronaldo's inclusion has now sparked a separate debate about the role he plays. When we are at the top of the mountain, we often cannot see what is below" "It's a different chapter for all of us. "Life goes on and, doing well or not, it was part of my growth. Life goes on and, doing well or not, it was part of my growth.

Ronaldo said he is motivated and enjoying his time back with Portugal's national team after a disappointing World Cup in which he was benched in the knockout ...

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The battle to buy Manchester United heated up on Wednesday as Qatari banker Sheikh Jassim Bin Hamad Al Thani and British billionaire Jim Ratcliffe prepared ...

LONDON: The battle to buy Manchester United heated up on Wednesday as Qatari banker Sheikh Jassim Bin Hamad Al Thani and British billionaire Jim Ratcliffe ...

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Cristiano Ronaldo has revealed his dramatic Manchester United exit has been a huge part of his 'growth' as a person.The Red Devils legend had his cont.

“Life goes on and, doing well or not, it was part of my growth. To say it was somewhat of a surprise that Ronaldo ditched football in Europe for the first time in his career in the January window would be an understatement. [The Red Devils](https://talksport.com/sport/football/team/113099/manchester-united/) legend had his contract at Old Trafford mutually terminated in November following his [explosive interview with Piers Morgan](https://talksport.com/football/1247919/cristiano-ronaldo-interview-transcript-piers-morgan-man-united-city-part-one/) which saw him fire a number of criticisms at the club, including manage Erik ten Hag.

Portugal star, who joined Al Nassr in hugely lucrative move in December, set to become most capped player in men's international football.

He has scored nine goals in his past nine appearances for the Riyadh club, while was [named the league’s Player of the Month for February](https://www.thenationalnews.com/sport/football/2023/03/01/cristiano-ronldo-named-saudi-pro-league-player-of-the-month-for-february/) having found the net eight times and registered two assists. I am sure that in the coming years the league will be ... "I think you should look at the [Saudi Pro League] in a different way," Ronaldo said. the fourth, fifth or sixth most competitive league in the world.” I learned a lot from it and I’m very happy to be back." However, Ronaldo did admit on Wednesday: “It was all in the balance after the World Cup. When we are at the top of the mountain, it’s hard to see what’s down here and many times I couldn’t. “At the tough times, you see who is on your side. I’m a better man now.” [new manager Roberto Martinez was quick to include the all-time leading goalscorer](https://www.thenationalnews.com/sport/2023/03/22/roberto-martinez-starts-portugal-reign-with-shadow-of-cristiano-ronaldo-looming-large/) in men’s international football in his first squad. [contract was terminated by United](https://www.thenationalnews.com/fifa-world-cup-2022/2022/11/22/cristiano-ronaldo-leaving-manchester-united-with-immediate-effect/) on the eve of the 2022 World Cup in November after his [explosive TV interview](https://www.thenationalnews.com/sport/football/2022/11/14/cristiano-ronaldo-feels-betrayed-by-manchester-united-and-has-no-respect-for-ten-hag/) with Piers Morgan, in which he criticised manager [Erik ten Hag](https://www.thenationalnews.com/tags/erik-ten-hag/) and the club’s owners. [eliminated at the quarter-final stage](https://www.thenationalnews.com/fifa-world-cup-2022/2022/12/10/morocco-become-super-heroes-with-world-cup-quarter-final-victory-over-portugal/), with their captain losing his place in the starting line-up – before he [signed for Saudi’s Nassr in late December](https://www.thenationalnews.com/weekend/2023/01/20/how-cristiano-ronaldos-transfer-to-saudi-arabia-makes-a-move-for-messi-plausible/).