Cristiano Ronaldo's near two-decade relationship with long-time agent Jorge Mendes is reportedly starting to fall apart.
The Portuguese superstar, following his country's exit from the World Cup, is looking for a new club after succeeding in having his Manchester United contract terminated last month.
Spanish publication AS Sport have reported that tension between Ronaldo and Mendes has 'rocketed' over the former's future, and that clubs are now bypassing the agent and going straight to the player himself.
The 56-year-old super agent has represented Ronaldo ever since he left Sporting Lisbon to join Manchester United in 2003.