Premier League star says Manchester United's Cristiano Ronaldo is 'getting closer' to Lionel Messi

Daily Star Sport reveals that the English top flight is responsible for bringing in the highest number of fans through the stadium gates in the 2021-22 season so far — and by some margin too. Unsurprisingly, Manchester United are perched at the summit despite a difficult season so far for the Red Devils, with Ralf Rangnick ’s side locked in the battle for the top four.

Manchester United first team has come on the back of dedicated work in the gym, which has rivalled even Cristiano Ronaldo. Elanga is enjoying a brilliant period under interim manager Ralf Rangnick, having featured in each of United’s last 11 matches in all competitions.

Roy Keane believes Manchester United will need "a lot more" than Cristiano Ronaldo if they are to return to their Premier League perch.

Cristiano Ronaldo, as a kid these are the big ones. In Germany, it was Mesut Ozil, who was also No 10, he was very good." Havertz didn't just score the winner against Manchester City to help Chelsea win only their second Champions League title.He also proved he's a big-game player by scoring a high-pressure winning penalty in their Club World Cup triumph over Palmeiras.The 22-year-old said: "You have to enjoy these moments.

Paris Saint-Germain training ground on Friday has set tongues wagging on social media. The former Manchester United defender revealed his location on Twitter, prompting speculation as to why he was taking a close look at Mauricio Pochettino’s side.

Manchester United manager Ralf Rangnick is expected to freshen up the team for Saturday's Premier League fixture at home to Watford.

The agent of Inter Milan striker Lautaro Martinez has played down speculation linking the Argentina international with a move away from the San Siro, insisting he is "happy" at the Italian club.

Portsmouth’s CEO Andrew Cullen is keen to bring goalkeeper Gavin Bazunu back to Fratton Park next season.

Cristiano Ronaldo has asked Ralf Rangnick to make a change to the Manchester United side to help both himself and the team. For his usual standards the five-time Ballon d'Or winner has been in shocking form in recent weeks.He has scored just one goal since the turn of the year and endued his longest drought in front of goal in his club career since 2009 when he first left the Red Devils for Real Madrid.United have remained hard to beat yet uninspired themselves, prompting an emergency meeting between Rangnick and his senior players following the 1-1 draw with Southampton earlier this month.According to The Athletic, Ronaldo was most vocal of those present and pushed the idea of him having a strike partner.Playing two up top is a system that has been used on and off by United this season.It was first deployed by Ole Gunnar Solskjaer in the 3-0 victory over Tottenham last October as the 37-year-old was flanked by Edinson Cavani in a 4-4-2.Rangnick briefly tested it following his appointment in a 4-2-2-2 but the tactic was ditched following the 1-0 defeat to Wolves on January 3.Man Utd fans - which formation do you want to see? Let us know in the comments section.Want to be on the ball with all of the latest football news?Well then sign up for the brilliant Daily Star football email newsletter!From the latest transfer news to the agenda-setting stories, get it all in your email inbox - don't miss a thing.It only takes a matter of seconds.Simply type your email address into the box at the top of this article and hit 'subscribe'.And that's it, job done.

Manchester United icon Roy Keane has continued his war of words with Jamie Carragher over Manchester United's decision to bring Cristiano Ronaldo back to Old Trafford.

Liverpool over their Champions League win in 2019.The legendary Manchester United captain appeared on Sky Sports' Overlap Live alongside fellow pundits Gary Neville and Liverpool icon Jamie Carragher, where he aimed a dig at the rival club.Keane was shown footage from a Sky Sports debate earlier in the season where he told Carragher that the Red Devils had signed Cristiano Ronaldo to win cups.And after being teased by Carragher about United being no closer to winning a trophy now than last season, the ex-midfielder quickly quipped back in his trademark manner.He said: “We’re still in the Champions League, you never know.Keane added: “We’ve seen a lot worse teams than Man United win the Champions League.”Before anyone could say a word, the Irishman hilariously looked in the direction of Carragher, leaving the audience in heaps of laughter.Man United were knocked out of the FA Cup in gruelling fashion earlier this month by Middlesbrough on penalties.Do you think Man United will reach the next round of the Champions League? Let us know in the comments section.Want to be on the ball with all of the latest football news?Well then sign up for the brilliant Daily Star football email newsletter!From the latest transfer news to the agenda-setting stories, get it all in your email inbox - don't miss a thing.It only takes a matter of seconds.Simply type your email address into the box at the top of this article and hit 'subscribe'.And that's it, job done.

Manchester United entered the season as title challengers having finished in second place last season behind Manchester City.The additions of Jadon Sancho, Cristiano Ronaldo and Raphael Varane were deemed as the missing piece to the puzzle as United looked to win their first Premier League title since Sir Alex Ferguson retired in 2013.Being 15 points behind league leaders Man City at the end of February has ended any chance of finishing top this season and though the campaign is not over and there is still a chance for silverware, the UEFA Champions League, it's looking like a lost season for a club tipped for success during the summer but having to settle for a top-four finish at best when it's all said and done.From sacking their manager in November to failing to bolster squad in the January transfer window Daily Star Sport has taken a look at six points this season where things have gone terribly wrong for Manchester United.Man United headed into the 2021-22 season knowing a central midfielder was needed in the summer transfer window.When it shut without one arriving, fans were left bewildered.Nemanja Matic is no longer the force he once was and is limited due to age by how many games he can play in succession.The pairing of Fred and Scott McTominay has it's moments but can often be found wanting on the ball, not just against top opposition but teams United should be beating handidly.Donny van de Beek looked great for Ajax but has struggled for game time since arriving at Old Trafford in 2020.So with all that, it made sense for the club to delve into the transfer market and bolster an area of the pitch that has been neglected for years.Instead, Solskjaer signed a centreback, a striker and a right winger and United

Harry Maguire is both rightly criticised but also wrongly never praised, according to a former Manchester United defender.

Danilo has revealed how his compatriot Cristiano Ronaldo remarkably predicted he would break the all-time international goal-scoring record against the Republic of Ireland.

Manchester United's Champions League last 16 tie against Atletico Madrid is delicately poised ahead of the second-leg at Old Trafford following a 1-1 draw in the Spanish capital.

Real Madrid are 'trying to convince' Erling Haaland to remain at Borussia Dortmund until the summer of 2024 so that they are able to sign him.The Norwegian is the name on the lips of all top European clubs, and Cadena SER reports that five teams are in with a shout of securing his signature.Madrid are one of those sides, but they don’t believe they would be able to sign Haaland and Kylian Mbappe in the same transfer window, feeling ‘the arrival of both in the next season would be a difficult fit’.Mbappe is out of contract at Paris Saint-Germain at the end of the season and has been consistently been linked with a move to the Santiago Bernabeu.Madrid saw two bids for the French forward rejected in the summer and appear to be awaiting the end of the season to sign their top target.The prospect of forming one of the most lethal strike partnerships in recent history could be a persuasive factor for Haaland given that he and Mbappe are the heirs to the thrones of Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi.But it is reported that if Dortmund fail to progress past Rangers in the Europa League on Thursday then the 21-year-old could be forced to decide where his future lies the very next day.It is not overly surprising that an early exit on the European stage would prompt Haaland to start seriously considering his options given that he has previously been an unstoppable force in the Champions League in previous campaigns.Manchester City, PSG, Bayern Munich and Barcelona are the four other clubs interested in signing the former RB Salzburg star, who has scored 16 goals in 14 Bundesliga appearances.Haaland is thought to have a £63million release clause in his contract that becomes active in the summer, which is considered a bargain given

Cristiano Ronaldo’s expression spoke more than words ever could during his difficult night against Atletico Madrid in the Champions League on Wednesday night. That was the verdict from Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand, who was less than pleased in the BT Sport studio.

Former Manchester United midfielder Paul Scholes has expressed his concern about his old club persisting with veteran strikers Cristiano Ronaldo and Edinson Cavani.

Manchester United captain will be, with Harry Maguire seemingly falling out of favour.The defender has had a season to forget at United after a stunning European Championships with England in the summer.Portuguese stars Bruno Fernandes and Cristiano Ronaldo have been tipped to take the armband off Maguire in mix-up under Ralf Rangnick, and it appears that UEFA expected that change to take place on Wednesday as United face Atletico Madrid in the Champions League.UEFA named Fernandes as United's captain on their official team-sheet, whereas United announced that Maguire would retain the armband.Maguire scored a much-needed goal against Leeds United on Sunday as United beat their fierce rivals 4-2 at Elland Road, but speculation around their captain choice moving forward has remained.The England defender has been placed under increased scrutiny as United continue to struggle in games, with a change of captain drawn up as a potential option in an attempt to improve results.And it appears that UEFA thought Maguire had been stripped on his captaincy, leaving fans questioning just who will be wearing the armband at kick-off.Who should be Manchester United's captain? Comment belowWant to be on the ball with all of the latest football news?Well then sign up for the brilliant Daily Star football email newsletter!From the latest transfer news to the agenda-setting stories, get it all in your email inbox - don't miss a thing.It only takes a matter of seconds.Simply type your email address into the box at the top of this article and hit 'subscribe'.And that's it, job done.

Vladimir Putin has remarkably snubbed both Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi from his selection for the world's top three footballers.Despite winning a combined 12 Ballon d'Or awards between themselves, the outspoken President of Russia, 69, failed to select either the Manchester United ace or the PSG hero in his choice of the planet's most decorated players.Instead, Putin opted for Pele and Diego Maradona as his answers for the top two spots with the duo dominating the footballing scene throughout the 1960s and 1980s respectively.

There's absolutely zero love lost between Cristiano Ronaldo and Atletico fans - and the Portuguese star will expect a hostile welcome when he returns to Madrid this evening.