Cristiano Ronaldo has emphasized that Manchester United’s ongoing challenges are not the fault of new manager Ruben Amorim.
Speaking at the Globe Soccer Awards, Ronaldo expressed confidence in Amorim’s capabilities and hinted at how he would address the club’s issues if he were its owner.
Amorim, who took charge at Old Trafford this season, has faced a rocky start, losing five of his first 10 matches, including four of the last five in the Premier League.
Despite the struggles, Ronaldo, a former United star with 145 goals across two spells, insisted that Amorim isn’t to blame for the team’s difficulties.
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Ronaldo’s Take on United’s Problems
“The Premier League is the most difficult league in the world.”
“All the teams are good, all the teams fight, all the teams run, all the players are strong. Football has changed. There are no easy games anymore.”
He further elaborated on United’s challenges:
“The problem is not the coaches. It’s like an aquarium—if the fish is sick, you take it out, fix it, and put it back in, the fish gets sick again. Manchester United‘s problems go beyond the manager.”
“If I were the owner of the club, I would make things clear and address the deeper issues.”
Future Ambitions and Ownership Hints
Ronaldo hinted at potential plans to own a football club in the future. While he dismissed the idea of coaching or becoming a club president, he left the door open to ownership opportunities.
“I’m not a coach. I’ll never be a coach. But owner of a club? Maybe. It depends on the right opportunities,” he teased.
When asked about Manchester United’s current ownership under the Glazers, Ronaldo avoided direct criticism but reaffirmed his ambitions.
“Mark my words, I will own a big club someday. For sure.”
Praise for Ruben Amorim
Ronaldo expressed admiration for Amorim, noting his successful tenure with Sporting Lisbon in Portugal.
“He did a fantastic job with my club Sporting. But the Premier League is a different beast, the most competitive league in the world.”
While acknowledging the tough challenges Amorim faces, Ronaldo offered hope.
“The storm will pass, and the sun will rise. I wish him and Manchester United the best because it’s a club I still love deeply.”
Recognition for Ronaldo
At the awards ceremony, Ronaldo was named Best Middle East Player of 2024 following a stellar year with Al Nassr in Saudi Arabia.
His comments, however, reflected his enduring connection to Manchester United and his hope for the club’s future success.
