Cristiano Ronaldo's rape accuser appeals judge's decision to throw out case

Bruno Fernandes has admitted he "may know a thing or two" about team-mate Cristiano Ronaldo, but he's not going to tell Manchester United fans.Speaking to their native Portuguese media after United's 2-1 win over Liverpool on Monday (August 22), Fernandes addressed the saga which had left a black cloud hanging over the club at the start of the season.Ronaldo has promised the "truth" will soon come out about the "media lies" surrounding his situation at the club. And his fellow countryman Fernandes is making fans wait for the revelation, even though he has information about it.READ MORE: Frustrated Jurgen Klopp grabs Bruno Fernandes around the neck after defeat"There is a lot of speculation, but there is no one better than Cristiano to talk about it," he told Eleven Sports Portugal. "I may know a thing or two, but I won't be the one to say it."Red Devils boss Erik ten Hag made the decision to drop Ronaldo from his side to face Jurgen Klopp's Reds, and he made only a five-minute cameo as a late substitute.

These are your Manchester United morning headlines for Wednesday, August 24.

Cristiano Ronaldo prides himself on goalscoring. His reputation as arguably football’s greatest ever goal-scorer is justified.

Rio Ferdinand says a “calculated” Cristiano Ronaldo knew what he was doing when he snubbed Jamie Carragher on live TV ahead of Manchester United’s 2-1 win over Liverpool.

A mother whose son had his phone knocked out of his hand by Manchester United star Cristiano Ronaldo has spoken out after he allegedly phoned her vowing to fight any legal case.

Piers Morgan has claimed Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag "should be fired" for his decision to bench Cristiano Ronaldo for the crucial clash against Liverpool. Despite handing in a transfer request earlier in the window, Ronaldo, 37, is still yet to seal an exit from Old Trafford after Chelsea, Barcelona and Atletico Madrid all ruled themselves out of signing the five-time Ballon d'Or winner.

Manchester United fans launched beer cans at a coach supposedly carrying a group of their own young supporters during their pre-Liverpool match protests.In videos shared to social media, multiple projectiles can be seen being launched at the vehicle as it travelled towards Old Trafford. It appeared as though those involved believed it was either the Liverpool squad or a group of their travelling fans on board.They could be heard chanting "murderers" and "you scouse b*******" in the direction of the coach.

Georgina Rodriguez has made a surprise visit to the holy site of Fatima in Portugal six months after the devastating loss of one of her twins.The 28-year-old joined pilgrims and other religious worshippers with her weekend visit to the spot where the Virgin Mary is said to have appeared to three children more than 100 years ago.Her poignant trip to the shrine came after unsettled Man United partner Cristiano Ronaldo missed his club’s pre-season tour because of a ‘family issue’.His absence was linked at the time to the couple’s continuing attempts to overcome the pain of losing their baby boy on April 18 after Georgina went into childbirth.His sister, named Bella Esmeralda by her doting parents, enjoyed her first family holiday this summer in Majorca.Georgina took time out at the Fatima Sanctuary to ask for spiritual guidance, writing in a post alongside a series of photos she uploaded to Instagram: ‘Carry on guiding and illuminating my path, little virgin’ followed by a heart and angel emoticon.She dressed in her customary glamorous style – turning heads among locals and visitors in a figure-hugging white dress, a Chanel headscarf and handbag and expensive Hermes sandals.And video footage taken at the scene showed she was not alone – arriving at the shrine with her trusted twin bodyguards Sergio and Jorge Ramalheiro and a TV crew.Unconfirmed local reports said the images were recorded for a follow-up series to her six-part Netflix show, I Am Georgina, which aired in January and charted her rags-to-riches life from £10-an-hour shop worker to Ronaldo’s rock.The holy site of Fatima, in Ourem a 90-minute drive north of Lisbon, was the place Kate and Gerry McCann visited in May 2007 to pray for the safe return of their

Lionel Messi are convinced that they can finally end the debate about who is the greatest footballer of all-time by disproving a theory surrounding Cristiano Ronaldo.The debate has been ongoing for well over a decade, and some started to switch from team Messi to team Ronaldo after the Portuguese star scored 24 goals for Manchester United in all competitions last season. Messi on the other hand, started to lose votes as he struggled to adjust to life at PSG, after ending his 17-year stay at Barcelona.But the Argentine has now settled, and is looking closer to his former self once more.

Casemiro has urged Cristiano Ronaldo to stay at Manchester United amid the 37-year-old's wish to leave Manchester United this summer.

Cristiano Ronaldo in his Manchester United saga - "guaranteeing" he's not the one causing problems at the club.There has been a black cloud hanging over United since Ronaldo's late return to pre-season, with the Red Devils languishing at the bottom of the Premier League table following two defeats in their opening two games.Reports have suggested the five-time Ballon d'Or winner may have his contract terminated as his poor attitude is impacting the squad morale. But his former United team-mate Foster, who played alongside him from 2005 to 2009, struggles to accept that's the case.READ MORE: 5 clubs that have rejected Man Utd wantaway Cristiano Ronaldo as Dortmund say noAsked if Ronaldo was ever an issue, Foster told talkSPORT: "No, never.

The last full week of the transfer window is upon as as deadline day appears on the horizon.

Wayne Rooney says Erik ten Hag should not start Cristiano Ronaldo or Marcus Rashford against Liverpool FC on Monday.

Jamie Carragher has said that Cristiano Ronaldo needs to leave Manchester United in order for the club to start rebuilding under Erik ten Hag.

Cristiano Ronaldo is looking for an exit - but at present, he's struggling to find a way out of Manchester United. The Portugal international is reportedly vying for a way out of Old Trafford but so far he's come up short.

Manchester United are reportedly considering a loan offer for Chelsea's Christian Pulisic, with the winger being the latest name linked with Erik ten Hag's side.

Manchester United are prepared to put Real Madrid ace Casemiro on the same wages as Cristiano Ronaldo to help solve their midfield crisis. Erik ten Hag is believed to have identified the central midfield area as a key area to address when he initially took up the reins at Old Trafford.

Benjamin Mendy told a woman 'you don't have to be scared' as he 'tried to rape her' after walking in after she had showered at his home, a jury heard. The alleged victim told police in an interview - footage of which was viewed by jurors at Chester Crown Court - the Manchester City footballer had a 'predatory look on his face' shortly before the alleged incident.

Cristiano Ronaldo has been cautioned by police after video footage emerged of him appearing to slap a phone out of a child's hand. The incident happened following the Everton vs Manchester United game at Goodison Park in April.