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Manchester United beat Fulham 2-1 on Sunday to sign off for the World Cup on a high. At least, the club thought that was the case.
Then the first snippets of Cristiano Ronaldo’s bombshell interview with Piers Morgan came out on Sunday night.
The United forward did not hold back, revealing he has ‘no respect’ for manager Erik Ten Hag, did not even know who former boss Ralf Rangnick was, and labelled the Red Devils a ‘marketing club’.
Ronaldo has hit out at Erik Ten Hag, Ralf Rangnick and Man United in a tell-all interview
Ronaldo has told his side of the story after a frustrating start to the season at Old Trafford
He also threw in digs at former team-mates Wayne Rooney and Gary Neville for good measure.
The five-time Ballon d’Or winner has been widely condemned for his behaviour, but there are still some people who are standing by him.
Sportsmail has taken a look at who remains on his side, and who has turned against the Portuguese star.
Who is sticking with Ronaldo?
Graeme Souness
Souness has stuck up for Ronaldo for some time, hailing him as one of the best players in the history of the sport.
The 69-year-old Scotsman appeared on talkSPORT on Monday, and continued to defend Ronaldo by suggesting that the striker has been lied to by the club and had every right to tell his side of the story.
‘I certainly do,’ Souness said when asked whether he still defends Ronaldo.
‘I come back to it, there’s a meeting, two people speak, two people leave the room with an understanding and someone has not kept their word.
Graeme Souness has claimed Ronaldo has every right to ‘air his grievance’ with Man United
‘He has never spoken. He feels it is time for him to come out and tell his side of the story. This is a player who in many people’s eyes is the greatest player to have ever kicked a ball.’
‘I think he has been told a story and the manager has not kept it. Then you look at what has happened after this so-called agreement… he doesn’t bring him on…
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