Cristiano Ronaldo left dumbfounded by "almost absurd request" to change his position

Cristiano Ronaldo has responded to former Manchester United team-mate Patrice Evra's claim about the five-time Ballon d'Or not being the problem behind the Reds' struggles this season.

Manchester United supporters are convinced watching Cristiano Ronaldo has inspired NFL icon Tom Brady into a dramatic U-turn over his retirement.

Cristiano Ronaldo convinced Tom Brady to make a U-turn on his decision to retire from NFL. Brady announced on Sunday that he would be re-joining the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for another season, just six weeks after seemingly hanging up his boots for good.The 44-year-old seven-time Super Bowl winner confirmed the news just over 24 hours after a trip to Old Trafford to watch Manchester United take on Tottenham, where he spoke to a certain Cristiano Ronaldo.

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Manchester United fans believe Cristiano Ronaldo might have had something to do with Tom Brady’s shock decision to reverse his retirement from the NFL. Brady was in attendance at Old Trafford on Saturday to see Ronaldo score a wonderful hat-trick in United’s 3-2 win over Tottenham.

Out-of-sorts Marcus Rashford has been told copying Edinson Cavani and Cristiano Ronaldo could save his Manchester United career, according to Frank McAvennie.

Cristiano Ronaldo text Piers Morgan to explain what makes him the greatest footballer in history.Morgan has been a huge supporter of the iconic Portugal international in recent years as the debate between himself and Lionel Messi has raged on.Although PSG forward and Barcelona icon Messi has won seven Ballon d'Or trophies and two more than Ronaldo, his record across three major European leagues has split voters.Following the 37-year-old's stunning hat-trick against Tottenham and Messi's failure to help PSG past Real Madrid in the Champions League, Morgan has again spoken up with his thoughts. Morgan said in his column for The Sun that he had text Ronaldo on Sunday (March 11) to ask the man himself why he was the greatest of all time.Morgan said that Ronaldo, after saying that he needed more than three words, replied with two laughing emojis: "More than special one, I’m 'The Only One'."With the TV personality adding: "I could almost hear him chuckling – and winking - out of my phone.

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Richard Keys believes that Cristiano Ronaldo's goalscoring record should not count after the Portuguese ace notched a hat-trick to inspire Manchester United to victory over Tottenham Hotspur.

Former Manchester United left-back Patrice Evra has sent a jovial message to Cristiano Ronaldo, with the Frenchman hitting back at his former teammate's critics after he scored a hat-trick to seal a 3-2 win over Tottenham Hotspur on Saturday evening.

Premier League-winning defender Wes Brown has highlighted the importance of Cristiano Ronaldo to Manchester United.

Tottenham's Hugo Lloris has claimed Cristiano Ronaldo is 'difficult to control' following Manchester United's win on Saturday.

Cristiano Ronaldo crossed paths with Tom Brady. Ronaldo enjoyed a brilliant night, scoring a scintillating hat-trick to help Manchester United beat Tottenham 3-2 in the Premier League.

Cristiano Ronaldo showed his anger towards Manchester United manager Ralf Rangnick in his match-winning performance in the 3-2 win over Tottenham, according to Roy Keane. Ronaldo moved onto 807 career goals with a brilliant display at Old Trafford which included his 59th hat-trick.He opened the scoring with a thunderbolt into the top corner from 25 yards but an Alex Telles handball allowed Harry Kane to equalise from the penalty spot for Spurs.The 37-year-old gave United the lead once again with a tap-in from Jadon Sancho’s pass before an own goal from Harry Maguire made it 2-2.Ronaldo struck for a final time in the 81st minute, powering in a header from a corner to move United past Arsenal into fourth place in the Premier League.It was a classic performance from the Portuguese superstar – and Keane believes it was born out of frustration with his situation at the club."That’s where United are at, the quality of both teams wasn’t great,” he said on Sky Sports.“But it was entertaining and Ronaldo stepped up to the plate.

Cristiano Ronaldo’s hat-trick inspired Manchester United to a crucial 3-2 victory over Tottenham and ensured he broke yet another goalscoring record, but Richard Keys has cast doubt over the superstar’s latest achievement.The 37-year-old looked back to his devastating best after a fine individual display to score all three goals and boost United’s hopes in the battle for a top-four finish in the Premier League.His first strike was a stunning 25-yard effort that sailed into the top corner past Hugo Lloris to open the scoring and, after Harry Kane equalised from the penalty spot, he restored the advantage just before the break.Jadon Sancho sprung the offside trap to set up Ronaldo for a tap-in, before Harry Maguire’s own goal brought the visitors back level.But it was Ronaldo again who rose to the occasion as he powered a header into the top corner late on to clinch three important points for the Red Devils.That hat-trick, the 59th of his professional career, means that he has now bagged 807 goals in professional football — the most by any player in history.But according to Keys, the former Sky Sports presenter who now hosts beIN Sports’ Premier League coverage in Qatar, Ronaldo’s legitimacy as the record holder can be brought under question by Brazil legend Pele.“It is an extraordinary achievement, 806 goals, whichever way you look at it,” Keys said in a post-match discussion on beIN Sports.“But there is some dispute as to whether it is a record.

Cristiano Ronaldo headed straight down the tunnel while clapping Manchester United fans after scoring a hat-trick vs Tottenham - choosing not to claim the match ball himselfThe 37-year-old added to his first-half screamer and tap in with a booming second-half header to ensure Harry Kane's penalty and Harry Maguire's own goal meant nothing.Having been subbed off immediately after grabbing his third, there was no huge celebration from Ronaldo at full-time - and he headed inside while clapping Old Trafford fans.Although he didn't collect the match ball himself, Ronaldo is said to have asked a member of staff to do so as he turned his attentions to Atletico Madrid.One fan said in response: "Bro ain’t even stress for the match ball."With a second saying: "Ronaldo didn’t even bother to pick up the match ball. 59 hat tricks."A third added: "Ronaldo got too many match balls, didn't bother with his 59th today."With a fourth concluding: "Ronaldo ran down the tunnel without even going to get the match ball because jobs not finished."Is Ronaldo the greatest of all time? Give us your thoughts in the comments sectionRoy Keane was asked about the impact of Ronaldo on Sky Sports, and he noted that the five-time Ballon d'Or winner seemed angry.Keane said: "He was angry today.

Cristiano Ronaldo was back to his imperious best for Manchester United on Saturday as Ralf Rangnick's side beat Tottenham Hotspur 3-2 in a thrilling game.The Portuguese ace fired a sensational hat-trick as United returned to the top four with a dramatic victory over Spurs. Antonio Conte’s side had no answer to Ronaldo’s brilliance as his hat-trick contained a 30-yard thunderbolt, a calm and composed close range finish, and a perfectly timed and executed header.It was the perfect performance at the perfect time for Ronaldo, whose absence for last week’s chastening Manchester derby defeat dominated the headlines.

Ralf Rangnick looked destined for another frustrating evening at Old Trafford, as Antonio Conte’s side twice came back from a goal behind to level the contest. Ronaldo spectacularly ended his recent goal drought, accepting a neat flick from Fred, before launching a majestic 30 yard effort past a helpless Hugo Lloris.

Tottenham supporters have hailed the "excellent s***house behaviour" shown by Cristian Romero in his taunting of Harry Maguire as they took on Manchester United on Saturday. The Argentina international defender screamed in the face of the England defender after he had put the ball into his own net the level up the scores at 2-2.

Cristiano Ronaldo scored his finest strike in recent memory to put Manchester United 1-0 up against Tottenham in the Premier League on Saturday afternoon (March 12).The 37-year-old, who left Juventus to return to Old Trafford in the summer, scored his 16th goal of the season out of nothing during an entertaining first-half.Finding space in between Tottenham's defence and midfield after 12 minutes of action, Ronaldo received the ball from Fred and pushed the ball out in front.After a brief look at the goal of Hugo Lloris, Ronaldo let rip from around 25 yards and the ball dipped into the far corner to send the home support into raptures.One fan said in response on Twitter: "easily Ronaldo’s best goal in like 4-5 years."With a second adding: "Goal of the season. Best striker in the league and old enough to be most players dad."A third continued: "Don’t know how anyone can say that he holds United back, without him they’d be in a much worse situation."With a fourth adding: "How anyone can give this guy stick is beyond me!!"Is this Ronaldo's best goal for five years? Give us your thoughts in the comments sectionRonaldo's former team-mate Gary Neville was just as complimentary, saying on Sky Sports: "I was just about to say how tentative this game was, and then an absolute explosion of brilliance from Cristiano Ronaldo.

A one-off Cristiano Ronaldo-inspired registration plate is to be offered at auction at the end of March.