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'I don't want to pity him': Cristiano Ronaldo, 37, urged to RETIRE by Frank Leboeuf as former Chelsea striker tells Man United icon to quit before becoming a 'normal player' amid Old Trafford struggles

Cristiano Ronaldo has been told to consider retirement by Frank Leboeuf, as the former defender has no interest in watching the icon's 'exceptional' talents fade.

The No 7's return to Manchester United was the perfect fairytale for a while. Stolen from under Man City's nose, Ronaldo bagged a brace on his second debut and sent the Premiership wild. It was downhill from there.

Since Ronaldo's return has been a story of tantrums, walk-offs, moaning – and not enough goals for his liking. In 22 games he's scored nine. The last time CR7 fell below the 20-goal mark for a league campaign was 2009, but he has just 12 games left.