- Ronaldo left United controversially in 2022
- Joined Al-Nassr soon after
- CR7 insists he 'still loves' Red Devils
GettyCristiano Ronaldo insists he 'still loves' Man Utd with acrimonious end to second spell at Old Trafford out of his 'control'
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✅ Streams roughly 175 exclusive live matches per season that are completely blacked out on traditional TV.
✅ Acts as the league's US archive, providing full on-demand match replays shortly after every live broadcast concludes.
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✅ Provides nationwide access to USA Network, securing the primary cable home for the league's linear broadcasts.
✅ Includes access to live, local NBC affiliates for the marquee weekend matches in designated major media markets.
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DirecTV
✅ Carries both USA Network and your local NBC station, ensuring you get every nationally televised match.
✅ Includes unlimited cloud DVR storage so you can easily record and save early morning fixtures.
✅ Replicates the classic set-top box feel with a familiar channel guide, making it easy to channel-surf on weekend mornings.
Over 28 months$79.99
Exclusive Streaming Home
Peacock Premium
✅ Streams roughly 175 exclusive live matches per season that are completely blacked out on traditional TV.
✅ Acts as the league's US archive, providing full on-demand match replays shortly after every live broadcast concludes.
✅ Streams the popular "Goal Rush" whip-around show, which jumps between live highlights during the packed Saturday 10:00 a.m. ET window.
Monthly from$12.99
Budget Cord-Cutter
Sling TV
✅ Provides nationwide access to USA Network, securing the primary cable home for the league's linear broadcasts.
✅ Includes access to live, local NBC affiliates for the marquee weekend matches in designated major media markets.
✅ Serves as the cheapest way to access live cable TV sports channels without paying for a bloated traditional bundle.
Monthly from$45.99
Premium Cable Alternative
DirecTV
✅ Carries both USA Network and your local NBC station, ensuring you get every nationally televised match.
✅ Includes unlimited cloud DVR storage so you can easily record and save early morning fixtures.
✅ Replicates the classic set-top box feel with a familiar channel guide, making it easy to channel-surf on weekend mornings.
Over 28 months$79.99
Exclusive Streaming Home
Peacock Premium
✅ Streams roughly 175 exclusive live matches per season that are completely blacked out on traditional TV.
✅ Acts as the league's US archive, providing full on-demand match replays shortly after every live broadcast concludes.
✅ Streams the popular "Goal Rush" whip-around show, which jumps between live highlights during the packed Saturday 10:00 a.m. ET window.
Monthly from$12.99
AFPTHE BIGGER PICTURE
Some fans may argue that if Ronaldo truly loved the club, he wouldn't have left them in the lurch in 2022. The absence of a striker following the Portuguese international's departure meant they were forced to bring in Wout Weghorst on loan, and the Dutchman proved to be a feeble replacement. There are still plenty of issues at Old Trafford today, but the club appears to be in a better place now than when Ronaldo left, with Ten Hag's mixed tenure at least including FA Cup and League Cup success.
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GettyWHAT NEXT FOR RONALDO?
The Al-Nassr striker recently netted his 900th career goal in a Nations League match for Portugal against Croatia. It's an astounding achievement, but Ronaldo doesn't look like he'll be stopping any time soon. He returns to league action with a match against Al-Ahli in the Saudi Pro League on Friday.
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