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.

ALVISE CAGNAZZO IN ITALY: It hasn't been easy for Aaron Ramsey since he swapped Arsenal for Juventus but the midfielder finally appears to have understood the mechanisms of Serie A.

Gary Neville has revealed he angered Cristiano Ronaldo by leaving the pitch at the Mestalla long and unwatered when his Valencia side hosted Real Madrid back in January 2016.

Pele this week said that he believes Cristiano Ronaldo is better than Lionel Messi, a view that goes a long way in strengthening the Portuguese's case. But what have other legends made of the rivalry?

Football is poised for an extraordinary week of wage cuts across the board as the game attempts to forge a way out of the coronavirus crisis at Friday's Premier League shareholders' meeting.

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.

Xavivplayed with both during his career at Barcelona, with Messi essentially replacing Ronaldinho as the star player upon Pep Guardiola's arrival as manager in 2008.

Caster Semenya smashed Cristiano Ronaldo's 'core crusher challenge' record in the Nike Living Room Cup challenge, an initiative aiming to promote exercising indoors during the coronavirus pandemic

Cristiano Ronaldo is urging people to keep busy during the coronavirus lockdown by inviting football fans to take part in a core strength challenge. The Juventus star took part in Nike's Living Room Cup initiative.

The former Madrid captain and goalkeeper proposed that former players of Real Madrid and Barcelona came together for a game where proceeds would go to charities for those in need.

With football on lockdown, Cristiano Ronaldo has kept his 212 million followers on Instagram up to date as he tries to stay in good shape. Though working from home faces its distractions.

West Bromwich Albion manager Slaven Bilic has predicted there will be widespread change to football finances after the coronavirus crisis comes to an end.

A tricky game has been sweeping social media in which you are challenged to select a World XI, who you've seen play, but with no two players having represented the same club or country.

Cristiano Ronaldo is currently self-isolating with his family in Madeira but with a plan to return to Turin next weekend, Juventus are trying to find ways around extended quarantine for players.

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.

Jamie Carragher and Gary Neville named their 'world football draft' for Sky Sports and Kylian Mbappe received plenty of recognition at the top of both lists.

Juve allowed their overseas stars to leave the country amid the coronavirus outbreak, prompting Ronaldo to return home to his Madeira homeland for the last few weeks.

Cristiano Ronaldo has finally arrived back in Turin after having his private jet refused permission for takeoff in Spain on Sunday. The Juve forward has suffered a logistical headache in getting back.

The Portugal star made it back to Italy on Monday and is spending 14 days in quarantine before he can return to training with the Serie A side. Ronaldo uploaded a photo onto his Instagram page.

The 34-year-old holds a record 121 caps for his country and started all three games as Pavel Vbra's side exited Euro 2016 after the group stage, earning just one point in France.

Stuart Dallas has called on Northern Ireland to pick themselves and get a result in Monday's friendly against the Czech Republic after Thursday's last-gasp defeat to Holland left them floored.

Wales fought to a creditable draw at home against Croatia but qualification for Euro 2020 is now out of their hands. 

The 18-year-old forward is enjoying a breakthrough season at Old Trafford after scoring nine goals in 26 appearances, and has only recently been called up for England Under 21s.

Every major football tournament vows to create a once in a generation occasion - but this summer's European Championships promises to be exactly that.

The Anaheim, California thanked Kanye, and tagged his wife Kim Kardashian into the post, asking, 'Please send me whole version Kanye' with the hashtag, #dontwasteyourpain.

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 43-year-old country star had everyone in tears on Tuesday's episode of The Voice after he symbolically tried to steal a struggling contestant.

Marie Osmond channelled another wildly successful singer as she transformed into Gwen Stefani on Thursday for a Halloween special of The Talk.

The 50-year-old coach was reduced to tears Monday while listening to one of her contestants sing about finding love on The Voice as the semifinalists performed.

They've been dating for four years and rumors are swirling around their engagement. 

Pilot strikes this Christmas on British Airways could be cancelled after union bosses allegedly admitted they were not likely to get a better pay deal for members.

Four-time married Richard Wilmot, 65, who lives on the Isle of Man, says he has asked the European Court of Human Rights to look at his case after he lost court fights and was criticised by judges.

All flights to Beijing and Shanghai have been cancelled today and tomorrow. Flights after this are being reviewed. Bookings have been suspended until March.

Main nightclub streets in Leeds and Birmingham were deserted last night as most revellers chose to stay home in a bid to avoid catching the Covid-19 coronavirus.

The airline, which jets to Europe, America and the Caribbean from Gatwick, has already mothballed many planes across its UK bases - but is still running from London Heathrow with a reduced schedule.

Madrid-based International Airlines Group proposed a dividend of around 17p per share in February, when the ravages of the killer virus on society and the global economy were already apparent.

The beleaguered carrier has reportedly asked staff to sign contracts that would allow the airline to fire them without negotiation. It has also warned it could withdraw from major UK airports.

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.

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

Danish artist Olafur Eliasson's work is grand, often spectacular, and richly humane.

Evidence of Egyptian pharaoh Queen Hatshepsut's alleged affair with a local is hinted at in hidden wall carvings in C5 documentary: The Nile: Egypt's Great River With Bettany Hughes.

DOMINIC KING IN BOSTON: Klopp has warned about the perils of football's increasingly crammed calendar and used Mane's workload as evidence of the current excess.

The midfielder's father reportedly found the corpse at his home, which is under construction, in the city of Mahalla Al-Kubra in Egypt on Friday.

New Channel 4 documentary, Lost Pharaohs Of The Nile, examines the overlooked history of 'Black Pharaohs' living in the Kingdom of Kush, now known as Sudan.

Both third-year students were detained by Egyptian authorities in Cairo and later released. The university said all nine of students in the city have either now returned or are 'in the process of leaving'.

The awe-inspiring pictures are all from a new book in Amber Books' Visual Explorer Guide series called Egypt, by Trevor Naylor.

The 30 decorated coffins of men, women and children were found only three feet underground at Asasif, a necropolis on the west bank of the River Nile in Luxor, Egypt.

The Saatchi Gallery has been criticised for its £37.50 ticket price to its show Tutankhamun: Treasures of the Golden Pharaoh, with claims it is Britain's most expensive exhibition.

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.