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That isn\u2019t the biggest problem right now.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Rangnick, Ronaldo and Maguire are said to have had talks about the England defender relinquishing the armband for the rest of the season.<\/p>\n<p>This is to take the pressure off Maguire as he wrestles with a loss of form.<\/p>\n<p>And Maguire is believed to be reluctant to do that, because he fears he might lose the captaincy on a permanent basis.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <a href=\"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\">Nigeria<\/a> Follow <a href=\"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/\">Africa-Press<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Nigeria. Manchester United have been branded a \u2018shambles\u2019 after yet another story was apparently leaked from the club\u2019s dressing room. The latest report suggests captain Harry Maguire and legendary striker Cristiano Ronaldo are locked in a \u2018power struggle\u2019, with Ralf Rangnick considering giving the armband to the Portugal star. 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