- Soccer superstar Cristiano Ronaldo is leaving Manchester United, effective immediately.
- Last week, Ronaldo slammed the storied English club in an interview with Piers Morgan.
- Ronaldo's departure comes just two days before his 2022 World Cup debut with Portugal.
Cristiano Ronaldo is out at Manchester United, the famed English soccer club announced in a statement Tuesday.
"Cristiano Ronaldo is to leave Manchester United by mutual agreement, with immediate effect," the statement reads. "The club thanks him for his immense contribution across two spells at Old Trafford, scoring 145 goals in 346 appearances, and wishes him and his family well for the future."
The statement continued: "Everyone at Manchester United remains focused on continuing the team's progress under Erik ten Hag and working together to deliver success on the pitch."
Last week, the soccer superstar trashed Manchester United in an interview with Piers Morgan, alleging the team lacked "empathy" when his daughter was hospitalized in July.
Ronaldo also said he does not "have respect" for the club's manager, Erik ten Hag, and said he felt "betrayed" by the team.
In response, United plans to sue Ronaldo over the comments.
The news comes just two days before Portugal's first game in the 2022 World Cup. Ronaldo plays for Portugal's national team.
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