Cristiano Ronaldo: Manchester Utd take 'appropriate steps' over interview

The club says they are taking appropriate steps after the interview in which he said he was betrayed.

"Manchester United has this morning initiated appropriate steps in response to the recent media interview of the player," the statement said.

The club will not make any further comments until the process ends.

After an interview with Piers Morgan, the future ofRonaldo at Man Utd is in doubt.

Portugal will play their first game at the World Cup on Thursday when they face off against Ghana.

He did not play because of an illness after he captained United to a victory.

After refusing to come on as a substitute in the game against Spurs, Ten Hag dropped him for the next game.

In Ten Hag's first season as a manager, the RedDevils are fifth in the premier league.

How Ronaldo controversy has unfolded

It has been a busy week for Manchester United and its star player, CR.

Since details of his much-publicised interview with Morgan emerged, it has felt like one drama after another.

There is a guide to what has been said and who.

• Ronaldo said he feels "betrayed" by United, that the club had shown no "evolution" and that he was being forced out.
• As more of his interview is released he says United's owners "don't care about the club".
• The club acknowledges his interview and says it will "consider its response after the full facts have been established".
• United defender Raphael Varane says the situation "affects" all of the players.
• Ronaldo explains he was "close" to joining Manchester City but his "heart" took him back to United.
• Morgan says Ronaldo is "very happy with the way things have played out" when reflecting on their interview.
• United legend Peter Schmeichel says he still believes in "fairytales" and hopes Ronaldo can have a future at the club.
• Former Manchester United defender Gary Neville says the club must terminate Ronaldo's contract.
• Ronaldo reveals he rejected a £305m deal to join a Saudi Arabian club in the summer.
• He said he turned it down as he was "happy" at Old Trafford and "motivated to do a great season".