Sports News of Monday, 13 May 2024
Source: www.sportsbrief.com
Old Trafford Leaking Roof: 6 things returning Cristiano Ronaldo said about Manchester United
Leaking Old Trafford roof has re-emphasised Ronaldo's comments on the state of Old Trafford
Water trickled down the infamous Old Trafford roof during Manchester United's defeat to Arsenal on Sunday evening, re-emphasising what Cristiano Ronaldo said upon his return to the Theatre of Dreams.
Several other parts of the stadium flooded after the Red Devils were defeated at home by title-chasing Gunners.
The heavens opened towards the end of the highly entertaining fixture, in which Arsenal won 1-0 thanks to Leandro Trossard's first-half goal.
As the match approached full time, thunder boomed over the match venue, with the storm showing no signs of stopping, so much so that a barrage of water was seen pouring down from the roof in one corner of the East Stand.
talkSPORT reports that pipes located near the Old Trafford tunnel had rainwater pouring out of them and onto the floor.
Clubs fans have expressed concerns over the inside situation at the club, especially due to returning Cristiano Ronaldo's comments back in November 2022.
The five-time Ballon d'Or winner criticised the club for what he described as outdated facilities, saying everything remained the same after more than a decade.
The Portuguese forward pulled no punches towards the Premier League club during his bombshell interview with Piers Morgan on TalkTV.
Old Trafford's roof is as leaky as their defencepic.twitter.com/SpDBk0RG2g
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He returned to Old Trafford after 12 years, only to see familiar facilities at the renowned football club. Ronaldo said:
1. Nothing changed, surprisingly. Not only the pool, the jacuzzi, and even the gym. Even the kitchen, the chefs, whom I appreciate -- lovely people.
2. I thought I would see other things, technologies and infrastructure.
3. Unfortunately, we see a lot of what I used to see at 21, 22 and 23 years old. It really surprised me.
4. Since Ferguson left, I haven’t seen an evolution at the club.
5. Progress is zero.
6. If they start with me, it’s not a problem.
