Manchester United footballer Cristiano Ronaldo today escaped uninjured after his sportscar hit a roadside barrier, sources said.

The Portuguese international's Ferrari was involved in the collision in a tunnel near Manchester Airport at about 10.20am.

Ronaldo was able to get out of the vehicle himself and was spoken to by police at the scene.

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 the Ballon d'Or winner 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."