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Manchester United could be sanctioned by FIFA over Cristiano Ronaldo dispute

It appears that United and Cristiano Ronaldo cannot part ways without repercussions.

It appears that United and Cristiano Ronaldo cannot part ways without repercussions.

Cristiano Ronaldo and Manchester United within the obvious deterioration that exists right now between the footballer and the club. First we must always start from the scenario of the year of contract remaining to the former Madrid player, until June 30, 2023, after the contract signed last summer from Juventus at a rate of about 23 million euros net per season.

Should it be the player who breaks this agreement, Cristiano is exposed to a harsh sanction of four months without being able to play as he is in the protected period in addition to the consequent compensation. This, according to the regulations, includes the first three years of the contract when the player signed it when he was under 28 years old. This period is reduced to only two years when the player signs when he is 28 or older, as is the case of Cristiano Rolando.

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Something that happens with the Portuguese player who is now 37 years old and who has just completed only the first of the two years of the protected period. The wording is clear: "shall consist of a four-month restriction on his eligibility to play in any official match. In the case of aggravating circumstances, the restriction will be six months. These sports sanctions will come into effect immediately after the player has been notified of the decision.

Manchester United also exposes itself to a harsh sanction if it decides to break the contract with the Portuguese player now. In addition to the payment of the resulting compensation, the English club is exposed to two windows without being able to sign; also for this protected period defending the footballer.

United could face harsh sanctions for contract termination

This is the text of the regulation: In addition to the obligation to pay compensation, sporting sanctions shall be imposed on the club that terminates a contract during the protected period, or has induced the termination of a contract. The sanction shall consist of prohibiting the club from registering new players, both domestically and internationally, for two complete and consecutive registration periods.

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