Man Utd could sack Ronaldo after outburst but situation not clear-cut – experts

Cristiano Ronaldo appears to be on his way out of Old Trafford after his interview with Piers Morgan (Kieran Cleeves/PA)

Cristiano Ronaldo could be sacked by Manchester United after criticising the club and manager Erik ten Hag in his interview with Piers Morgan, according to leading employment lawyers.

In excerpts from the interview – which will only be released in full on Wednesday and Thursday – five-time Ballon d’Or winner Ronaldo said he did not respect Ten Hag and claimed a number of individuals at United were trying to force him out of the club.