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'It's sad!': Gary Neville reacts to news that Manchester United are set to SACK Cristiano Ronaldo over his Piers Morgan interview and says 'it didn't need to be like this' for the club's 'greatest ever talent' - despite his old team-mate laying into him!

Gary Neville said he is 'sad' to hear that Manchester United have started the process of sacking Cristiano Ronaldo after his interview with Piers Morgan.

Sportsmail exclusively revealed how United have begun the legal process of effectively sacking Ronaldo by tearing up his £500,000-a-week contract.

Neville said 'a mature conversation' between the club and the player 'could have secured a smooth exit' rather than the circus it has become.

He tweeted: 'Sad that it's come to a point where arguably United's greatest ever talent is likely to be sacked.