Ahead of facing Watford this weekend, Fernandes opened up on the impact Cristiano Ronaldo, who he plays alongside for the Portuguese national team, has had on his career to date.

Former Red Devils midfielder Fletcher, who was at the club from 2003 to 2015, played with Ronaldo for six years after the Portuguese moved to United at 18 years of age in 2003.

Cristiano Ronaldo chose to join Manchester United in 2003 because every other club that was interested in signing the winger wanted to loan him back to Sporting Lisbon, Jorge Mendes has revealed.

The Frenchman has been heavily linked with the exit door at Old Trafford, with his agent fuelling the fire of his impending move away, and it is thought he could be eyeing up a return to the Serie A giants.

Ferguson won an unprecedented 38 major honours during his reign at United, managing to maintain the club's dominance over two decades before retiring in 2013.

Cristiano Ronaldo is doing his bit to help Juventus cut costs in the coronavirus outbreak but due to the astronomical success of his business away from the pitch, he's unlikely to notice the financial hit.

Cristiano Ronaldo joined Manchester United from Sporting Lisbon in 2003. To improve his game, Mike Phelan has said the club needed to teach him to become a 'team player' to help him to grow.

ALVISE CAGNAZZO IN ITALY: Despite a difficult adaptation on the pitch in Italy, De Ligt has insisted he and girlfriend Annekee Molenaar are happy in Turin and have no desire to leave the club.

Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo are widely regarded as the two biggest stars in world football. Though Roberto Mancini has claimed that Zlatan Ibrahimovic is 'on the same level'.

The Manchester City star believes Cristiano Ronaldo would be the dream team-mate because of the Portuguese forward's freak athleticism and incredible ability to score goals.

Sadio Mane had an ally in Lionel Messi after being 'left with a bitter taste' by Jurgen Klopp's decision to back Virgil van Dijk for last year's Ballon d'Or.

While the Scottish midfielder plays a different role to the Manchester United legend, he cites Cristiano Ronaldo's mental and physical strength as a massive influence on his career.

Howard Webb's decision to award Michael Carrick a penalty in 2009 for what was a fair challenge by Spurs goalkeeper Heurelho Gomes has proved to be one of his biggest career regrets.

The Argentine full-back was one of the last signings made by the club prior to the new owners, arriving just days before the Abu Dhabi buyout was confirmed in September 2008.

Darren Fletcher has delivered a fascinating insight into how Walter Smith helped transform Cristiano Ronaldo into a scoring machine and one of the greatest footballers of all time. 

Czech national team manager Pavel Vrba has quit the job and signed a contract with Anzhi Makhachkala, the Czech Football Association and the Russian Premier League club announced.

The 30-year-old missed the world champions' morning training session and, after undergoing medical checks, was ruled out for their Group C qualifier.

The manager of the Czech Republic national team Karel Jarolim has left his position by mutual consent, the country's Football Association said on Twitter on Tuesday.

SAMI MOKBEL AT THE SINOBO STADIUM: Gareth Southgate ordered England to muster an immediate response after admitting his side were dealt a deserved reality check in Prague last night.

England's sloppy defending for both goals didn't go unnoticed and Keane was quick to point the finger at the Tottenham man for losing his concentration on multiple occasions.

Having kicked off Euro 2020 qualification with four straight wins, the World Cup semi-finalists arrived in the Czech Republic knowing that victory would seal qualification with three games to spare.

Before the tournament begins Gareth Southgate's side will travel to Vienna on June 2 to play Austria, before returning to England for a tie against Romania at an undecided English stadium.

Singer Gwen Stefani shared some unfortunate news on Tuesday, revealing her Wednesday performance at her Las Vegas residency is canceled.

The sale price undercuts the origial $45m asking price quite considerably. Now the rocker, 49, is said to be looking for a home in Vatle and 'will probably buy it' soon with boyfriend Blake Shelton, 43.

The Hollaback Girl hitmaker, 49, recently rejoined the coaching panel on The Voice to replace Adam Levine, and sources say she's been having the 'best time' on the show.

Gwen Stefani, Uma Thurman and Nicole Kidman led the celebrity arrivals at the Gala for the Global Ocean hosted by H.S.H. Prince Albert II of Monaco at Opera of Monte-Carlo on Thursday.

Chrissy Teigen has penned a very cheeky response to John Legend's 'sexiest man alive' title.

Gwen Stefani flashed her infectious personality and style in black skinny jeans and denim jacket for the taping of her Rockefeller Center Christmas tree lighting performance on Thursday.

They collaborated on the 2004 hit, Rich Girl. And on Tuesday's episode of The Voice, Gwen Stefani reunited with Eve as she took the stage to perform the track, 15 years after its release.

The 50-year-old singer looked wonderful in white Tuesday while performing on NBC's New Year's Eve 2020.

Gwen Stefani, 50, and beau Blake Shelton, 43, just released a teaser for their upcoming music video for duet Nobody But You, on Friday.

Carole Farr was jailed today at Reading Crown Court after she admitted plundering the exclusive BA Clubs and using the money to pay for business class flights, lavish holidays and hotel stays.

A man, 80, has died on-board a British Airways Boeing 777 flight travelling from London Heathrow to Bangkok. The passenger reportedly died from a heart attack, an hour before landing.

Sancher Harpe, 44, from Russell Island, Queensland, Australia, flew with British Airways to Newcastle from Sydney. Sancher flew home to be with her family for her stepmother's funeral.

The 15-strong choir cheered Heathrow arrivals with a unique rendition of the festive hit Deck the Halls. West End musical director Richard Beadle trained the choir.

To their new Canadian neighbours, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex seemed 'just like regular guys'. They were friendly, and, said one, 'went to the Fickle Fig farm shop just like everyone else'.

The former TOWIE star has flown to the states after her sister Sam, 29, gifted her with the trip, however the ladies and their mum Sue, were left with a sour taste in their mouths

Donald Trump's decision to include the UK in his Europe-wide travel ban in an effort to stem the spread of coronavirus could have huge consequences for the struggling British Airways.

Bartek Wytryszczewski (left), a Polish BA cabin crew member, said he was discriminated against because of his sexuality, nationality and because he raised safety concerns at his Heathrow-based job.

A show that explored the style’s roots in caricature, including greats such as Lyonel Feininger, would have been more illuminating.

You’ve certainly seen Martin Parr’s work many times, even if you weren’t aware of it.

It’s quite hard to say just what manga is. The attempt to define it has defeated many observers.

Policewoman Katie Miles, 38, could lose her job after being caught out trying to claim over a fake bout of food poisoning on a holiday in Sharm-el-Sheik, Eygpt. Ms Miles is pictured above riding on a camel.

The Egyptian FA are demanding an explanation from FIFA as to why their vote for Mo Salah as FIFA Men's Player of the Year was missing. 

Mohamed Eid was killed and Ahmed Mohamed lost his leg after jumping from a moving No.934 train from Alexandria to Luxor, Egypt, when they were found without tickets. They could not afford £3 fine.

A father removed a massive lump of ear wax from his son's ear while on holiday in Hurghada, Egypt. He soaked his son's ear in baby oil and then resorted to using a pin.

Liverpool are fretting about the damage that Salah suffered in the challenge, particularly as he has been carrying an injury in the same ankle since he was fouled by Hamza Choudhury on October 5.

Liverpool could find themselves without talisman Mohamed Salah for the start of next season, after his nation Egypt booked their place at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.

It is understood Egyptian FA officials are keen for the talismanic Liverpool striker to be one of three 'over-age' players in their under 23 squad for Japan, something Klopp clearly is not relishing.

Sadio Mane believes he and his Liverpool teammates Mohamed Salah and Roberto Firmino are not feeling the effects despite racking up a significant number of games since 2017.