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Ronaldo: I don't have to worry about what others think (1:13)

Portugal's World Cup opener is less than a week away, and that's when the interview withRonaldo took place. There is a time and a place for this.

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The club confirmed that the player left immediately.

His contract was terminated "mutually" following his interview with Piers Morgan in which he criticized United.

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The club issued a statement on Tuesday that said "CristianoRonaldo is to leave Manchester United by mutual agreement."

The club wishes him and his family well for the future and thanks him for his immense contribution to the club over the course of his career.

Everyone at Manchester United is focused on continuing the team's progress and delivering success on the field.

After telling Morgan that he didn't respect Ten Hag and that the club hadn't made any progress since Sir Alex Ferguson retired, United wanted to cancel the remainder of his contract.

After leaving United, where wouldRonaldo end up?

It was time for a new challenge, according to a statement byRonaldo. He said that they mutually decided to end their contract early.

I love Manchester United and will never change. I think it's the right time for me to try a new thing.

I wish the team the best of luck for the rest of the season and the future.

The first game of the World Cup will be played on Thursday, with Portugal facing off against the African nation.

He won't have to wait until the January transfer window to join a new club.

United wanted to resolve the situation quickly and were prepared to file a lawsuit if a mutually terminated agreement wasn't reached.