Cristiano Ronaldo’s private jet has recently made waves, but it isn’t for the reasons you might think.
The luxury Bombardier Global Express 6500 landed at Manchester Airport on Friday, only to remain grounded for an extended period due to a technical issue.
The Luxury Jet’s Unexpected Stay
Ronaldo’s £61 million aircraft, emblazoned with his iconic CR7 logo and a silhouette of his signature goal celebration, touched down in the city where he made history with Manchester United.
However, by Tuesday afternoon, the jet was still on the ground, sparking curiosity among fans and onlookers.
The arrival of the jet was confirmed through the airport’s social media account, which shared the news with a cheeky post, complete with love-heart eyes emojis.
However, it’s unclear if Ronaldo was on board when the plane arrived, as the Al-Nassr captain had played just days earlier.
Technical Trouble Halts the Jet
Reports indicate that the reason for the delay is a technical fault, with engineers identifying a crack in one of the aircraft’s windows.
They are now awaiting a replacement part before the jet can take off again.
This mishap comes at an interesting time, as Ronaldo’s private jet was spotted at the same airport next to the plane taking Manchester City’s squad to Madrid for their Champions League second-leg match.
Fans Speculate About Ronaldo’s Return to Manchester United
Naturally, Ronaldo’s presence in Manchester led to a surge of speculation.
Fans of his former club, Manchester United, started wondering whether this was a sign that the legendary forward might return to the club for a third stint.
Although it’s unlikely, given Ronaldo’s recent commitments in Saudi Arabia, some still dream of his return.
After his triumphant first spell at Old Trafford, where he secured the first of his five Ballon d’Ors in 2008, Ronaldo’s second spell with United was marred by controversy.
Despite a hero’s welcome upon his return in 2021, his departure was far from graceful.
A public falling out with then-manager Erik ten Hag led to Ronaldo being frozen out, and a TV interview with explosive claims resulted in United terminating his contract.
Ronaldo Still Weighing In on Manchester United’s Struggles
Despite his difficult exit, Ronaldo hasn’t been shy about offering his thoughts on United’s troubles.
In December, at the Dubai Globe Soccer Awards, he suggested that Manchester United’s problems went beyond the coaching staff, comparing the situation to a sick fish in an aquarium.
According to him, even if you remove the sick fish and treat it, placing it back in the same environment doesn’t fix the issue.
His metaphor resonated with some United fans who continue to hope for his return.
A Brief Rest from Al-Nassr
Ronaldo was absent from Al-Nassr’s match against Persepolis in the Asian Champions League on Monday night.
At 40 years old, the Saudi club decided to rest him for the fixture, which ended in a 0-0 draw.
Al-Nassr had already secured qualification to the last-16, so the draw didn’t impact their progress.
With Ronaldo’s jet still grounded, fans around the world are left to wonder what’s next for the football icon.
While a return to Manchester United seems unlikely, his influence on the game and continued involvement with Al-Nassr shows that his career is far from over.
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