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Cristiano Ronaldo has been failed by Manchester United, says Rio Ferdinand

Manchester United have failed to provide Cristiano Ronaldo with a 'platform for success' since his return to Old Trafford, claims Rio Ferdinand.

Ronaldo made an emotional return to the club last summer from Juventus, 12 years after he departed for Real Madrid.

Despite Ronaldo being joined by Jadon Sancho and Raphael Varane as new arrivals, United went on to have their worst ever Premier League campaign, slumped down in sixth in the table.

With United sixth - mustering just 58 points - and 35 points behind league-winning Manchester City, former United defender Ferdinand believes his old side simply haven't held up their end of the bargain.