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Former Manchester United forward Cristiano Ronaldo made a resonant statement about his ambitions after retiring from professional football. The Portuguese declared that he would consider purchasing the Mancunian club: Cristiano Ronaldo: "If I become the owner of Manchester United, I will change everything that needs to be changed. I'm still very young, but mark my words, I will own a great club!" 63 This statement provoked a strong reaction among fans and the football community, as Ronaldo's departure from Old Trafford was accompanied by a major scandal due to his harsh criticism of the club's management, infrastructure, and internal processes.