Cristiano Ronaldo’s sister has liked a post on social media urging him to call time at Manchester United.
Ronaldo’s future at Old Trafford remains unclear, with the Portugal international set to undergo talks with incoming permanent manager Erik ten Hag.
The Red Devils, who are sixth in the league table with 58 points, have missed out on the Champions League next season, with the Europa Conference League still a possibility.
United have endured a really poor campaign, but Ronaldo has delivered, netting 24 goals in all competitions, including 18 in the Premier League.
Speculation continues to surround the 37-year-old, and even more so following the actions of his sister Katia Aveiro on Instagram.
A Ronaldo fan account @cr7.o_lendario claimed he should leave United in a bid to get his hands on more silverware.
Ronaldo’s sister then appeared to like the post which has since been deleted, backing him to leave the Old Trafford club.
The Instagram post read: "It's very sad to see Cristiano Ronaldo in this situation with this Manchester United team. Now we are without a place in the Champions League.
"Cristiano does not have to stand [stay] as proof of love for the club, the greatest proof of that was he returned to Manchester United having also had a proposal from Manchester City with clearly a much superior squad, coach and by recent history.
"Cristiano has to think about Cristiano now. Manchester United will still last another thousand years. Cristiano, you have four more, five years of your career. Look for a better team now because you deserve it and because you still have a lot of football [trophies] to win.”
Ronaldo has one more year on his current deal, but his current employers do have the chance to extend his contract by a further year.
Brighton v Manchester United player ratings
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BRIGHTON PLAYER RATINGS: Robert Sanchez 6 - Almost picked up an assist as Raphael Varane deflected his pass into the path of Danny Welbeck who couldn’t convert. Didn’t have much to do but caught a Juan Mata volley that his compatriot connected well with. Getty -
Joel Veltman 6 - Took no chances with some no nonsense defending. Could have been a bit more accurate with his passing but looked to play progressively in favour of safe options. EPA -
Lewis Dunk 7 - Excellent distribution from the back helped Brighton begin attacks quickly. Didn’t really get out of second gear defensively, with Manchester United rarely threatening. Getty -
Marc Cucurella 9 - Put plenty of pressure on Anthony Elanga and often won their battles on the left flank before getting crosses into the box. A solid display from the 23-year-old. An excellent finish doubled Brighton’s lead in the 49th minute. PA -
Solly March 6 - Worked hard throughout the game and rarely put a foot wrong. Got forward when he could to get crosses into the box. Getty -
Yves Bissouma 7 - Pressed well when Manchester United advanced and made it difficult for them to play through Brighton’s midfield. Getty -
Moises Caicedo 7 - A powerful drive from range fired Brighton into the lead as Caicedo reacted quickly to a ball bouncing out from the Manchester United box and had one thing in his mind. Getty -
Leandro Trossard 8 - Kept calm under pressure and his ability to take a moment to pick out the right pass was no better exemplified than when he picked out Cucurella who finished with intent. Got on the scoresheet by reacting first to Welbeck’s chip that was tipped into his path. Getty -
Pascal Gross 9 - Played progressively and was dangerous with his set piece delivery, almost connecting with Welbeck with a well-taken free-kick in the first half. A good finish put Brighton into cruise control to make it 3-0 close to the hour mark. Unplayable once Brighton found their top gear. Getty -
Danny Welbeck 8 - Worked hard to run the channels and held the ball up well. Close to scoring when Varane’s careless play diverted Sanchez’s clearance into his path. Welbeck’s movement was too much for the United defence at times, and he almost finished perfectly with a chip that was eventually converted by Trossard. Getty -
SUBS: Adam Webster (MacAllister 67') 6 - Enjoyed the rest of the game. Manchester United simply weren’t at the races on the day. -
Tariq Lamptey (March 76') - Introduced for the final 15 minutes of the game. Getty -
Neal Maupay (Trossard 83’) – N/A. Getty -
MANCHESTER UNITED PLAYER RATINGS: David De Gea – 5. Beaten along the floor by United fan Caicedo after 15. Fifty four goals conceded in the league this season and a goal difference of plus one. Abysmal defence in front of him. Getty -
Diogo Dalot – 4. Adjusted to head a March cross away on six and had his work cut out as Brighton attacked down both sides. Booked at the start of the second half after diving into a tackle and then at fault for two of Brighton’s goals, when he was too deep. Brighton’s players pushed United’s full-backs deep. Reuters -
Victor Lindelof – 3. The opening goal went right through his legs and he struggled all afternoon against an excellent Brighton side who won at home for the first time in 2022. Reuters -
Raphael Varane – 3. Messed uo a high ball which almost led to Welbeck putting Brighton 2-0 up on 42. Looked startled in the second half as the home side cut through United time and again. AP -
Alex Telles – 3. Weak headed clearance before opening goal, then dived in to cut a pass out on 34 and missed the ball as Brighton attacked down both wings against full-backs who were there to be got at. Getty -
Nemanja Matic – 5. Sixth successive game and led United’s first attack on 19, then skewed a shot over a minute later, but he was still United’s best player. The bar was low, but bizarre that he was taken off at half-time. AFP -
Scott McTominay – 4. Unable to block the opening shot for the goal, lost possession after taking too much time on the ball on 34. AFP -
Bruno Fernandes – 4. One of his best United games came at Brighton. It was during lockdown, not when his own form locked down. Swerved a 68th minute shot at Sanchez but that was about it. Getty -
Juan Mata – 5. First back-to-back appearances of the season but couldn’t match his performance against Brentford as he and his overwhelmed team started poorly and got even worse. Reuters -
Anthony Elanga – 3. Barely had the ball, barely involved in the game, smashed in a poor tackle. Taken off at half time. AFP -
Cristiano Ronaldo – 3. Looking to score in fifth successive league game. If only. Booked on 44 after a frustrated tackle and not at it all afternoon. Getty -
SUBS: Edinson Cavani (Matic 45’) – 6. On for a role in United’s fifth straight away defeat. He hadn’t played in any of them because he’s barely played. His header was United’s best moment of United’s day and his effort couldn’t be faulted. Goal disallowed for offside. PA -
Fred (Elanga 45’) – 5. On for Elanga at half time and one of United’s better players. Reuters -
Harry Maguire (Mata 70’) – 6. Back after a knee injury and being left out for a few games. On for Mata and got his head to a corner which led to an offside goal. PA
