The English defender has received negative press ever since moving from Leicester City to Old Trafford in 2019. Maguire, 29, was acquired for £78.3 million, a defensive transfer record. He has spent a lot of his time with Manchester United dealing with that price tag. He has consistently come under fire for what people see are his subpar performances and a lack of leadership. This season, he has made nine appearances in various competitions, contributing to the Red Devils’ four shutouts.
Raphael Varane and Lisandro Martinez are the United manager’s favored defensive pairing, while Harry Maguire has slid down the pecking order in Erik ten Hag’s team. He has made an impression with the England national side, though, and on November 21 against IR Iran in their 6-2 FIFA World Cup opener, he assisted Bukayo Saka. In a press conference held prior to the Three Lions’ upcoming Group B match against the USA, he was questioned about the criticism that has been leveled at him.
No one loves to be criticized, but it’s a necessary part of the game, according to Maguire, who highlighted Cristiano Ronaldo as an example of someone who receives their fair share of unfair criticism. One of the greatest players in history—the best, in my opinion—is Cristiano Ronaldo, although he is constantly attacked. If it happens to him, anyone of us could experience it. Prior to the international competition, the Portuguese attacker struggled with his form, making only 16 appearances across various tournaments and managing just three goals and two assists.
The 37-year-performances old’s have drawn criticism from many, but Maguire believes it is unfair given his remarkable career. After voluntarily deciding to end his contract because of his contentious interview with journalist Piers Morgan, Cristiano Ronaldo has departed the Red Devils.
On November 24, Cristiano Ronaldo put his problems with Manchester United behind him by scoring from the penalty spot in Portugal’s 3-2 triumph over Ghana. The legendary Portuguese footballer is now the first to score in five different FIFA World Cup competitions. After Ronaldo had given Selecao das Quinas the lead in the 65th minute, Andre Ayew tied the score for Ghana in the 73rd minute.
Rafael Leao pushed the game beyond the reach of the Ghanaians in the 80th minute, and Joao Felix gave the Portuguese the lead again in the 78th. In the 89th minute, Osman Bukari did give Ronaldo’s team a scare, but Portugal still won 3-2 to claim the tournament’s opening victory.
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