Cristiano Ronaldo sends powerful message following Russia's invasion of Ukraine

Cristiano Ronaldo has sent a strong message calling for peace after Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

A whole host of footballers from all over the world have taken the opportunity to condemn Russia's actions and the 37-year-old has now become the latest to have his say.

On his Instagram story to his 406m followers, Ronaldo said: "We need to create a better world for our children. Praying for peace in our world."

In the hours after the invasion from Russian troops, Manchester turned yellow and blue as hundreds turned out for a vigil in the city centre.

United's sponsorship with Russian airline Aeroflot was terminated as a result of the act of aggression from the country headed by Vladimir Putin.

Ralf Rangnick also discussed the situation in Ukraine during his pre-match press conference ahead of the visit of Watford, describing it as a "human disaster".

He said on Friday: "Everybody has the same opinion about what’s happening there.

"This is a human disaster what’s happened there for all of the people involved.

"Right now, as far as I can tell, the situation in Russia and especially in Moscow is relatively safe but that doesn’t change the whole situation which is desperately sad.

"When I watch TV in the morning or the evening I still cannot believe what I see there.

"It’s a terrible situation and I very, very much hope that politicians all over the world can help de-escalate the situation and finish with those kind of things that are happening there."

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