Ronaldo Snubs Gary Neville Again, Sparks Christmas Card Jabs

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Gary Neville has responded to another snub from Cristiano Ronaldo, who once again blanked the former Manchester United defender before their game against West Ham United. Ronaldo also greeted former teammates Louis Saha and Jamie Redknapp, sparking a Christmas card-themed jab from Neville. This is not the first time Ronaldo has snubbed Neville, with a similar incident occurring in August when he greeted Roy Keane but not Jamie Carragher. Neville's comment on the blanking has gone down well on social media, with a cheeky response from Carragher.

Key Takeaways:

  • Ronaldo blanked Gary Neville before their game against West Ham United, sparking a Christmas card-themed jab from Neville.
  • This is not the first time Ronaldo has snubbed Neville, with a similar incident occurring in August when he greeted Roy Keane but not Jamie Carragher.
  • Neville's comment on the blanking has gone viral on social media, with a cheeky response from Carragher.
  • Ronaldo returned to the starting XI for Manchester United after a three-game absence, with Anthony Elanga and Harry Maguire also handed rare starts.
  • Erik ten Hag cited Ronaldo's good form and desire to start as reasons for selecting him in the line-up against West Ham.
  • Antony was injured and substituted off at half-time in Manchester United's previous game against FC Sheriff.

Statistics:

  • 1: The number of times Ronaldo has snubbed Gary Neville this season.
  • 45: The number of minutes Harry Maguire played before being handed a rare start against West Ham.
  • 3: The number of games Ronaldo missed before returning to the starting XI against West Ham.
  • 2: The number of rare starts handed to Anthony Elanga and Harry Maguire.
  • 1: The number of days Erik ten Hag hopes Antony will be back from injury.

Sources:

BBC Sport

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