Cristiano Ronaldo has escaped uninjured after his Ferrari sportscar hit a roadside barrier. The Portuguese international's was involved in the collision in a tunnel near Manchester Airport at about 10.20am.
A Greater Manchester Police spokesman said no-one was injured in the incident.
Greater Manchester Police said in a statement: "At about 10.20am police were called to the A538 Wilmslow Road near to Manchester Airport following reports of a road traffic collision.
"Officers attended and discovered a Ferrari had collided with a barrier. "No one is believed to have been injured.
"Inquiries are continuing."
According to reports, the 23-year-old's vehicle was written off in the accident.
United confirmed the incident had taken place and that Ronaldo was unhurt.
A club spokesman said: "He was involved in an incident this morning. No other cars were involved.
"He's fine and is training as normal with the team this morning."