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On The Ball: Ronaldo must now use Qatar 2022 to remind possible suitors of his worth
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Clearing Cristiano Ronaldo off the decks eases Manchester United’s finances, and the burden on manager Erik ten Hag.
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LONDON – The news was inevitable: Cristiano Ronaldo had left Manchester United for the second time. Staging a World Cup mid-season means the club game never quite goes away.
No matter what the likes of Gianni Infantino and Fifa may desire, club issues still overhang the tournament.
