Cristiano Ronaldo believes Manchester United’s struggles are not solely due to manager Ruben Amorim, stating that the Premier League is challenging and the problems run deeper than coaching. Ronaldo hinted at future ownership of a “big club” and expressed admiration for Amorim’s past success in Portugal but acknowledged the difficulties of managing in the competitive Premier League. Despite leaving United in 2022, Ronaldo still has a fondness for the club and hopes for a positive outcome under Amorim’s leadership, as he was named Best Middle East Player of 2024 at the Globe Soccer Awards in Dubai.
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A-Leagues seek to stop ‘player-spend arms race’ with strict $3m salary cap
The A-League Men will implement a hard salary cap of $3 million for player wages starting in the 2026/27 season to combat unsustainable spending by clubs, while allowing one marquee player outside this cap. APL chair Stephen Conroy emphasized the need for financial stability, as many clubs, including Melbourne Victory, face significant losses. The new cap replaces the current $2.55 million soft cap, and further reforms will adjust spending based on revenue from the 2027/28...
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