Published 16:40 IST, November 14th 2022
Manchester United and Erik ten Hag's reaction to Cristiano Ronaldo's interview revealed
This comes a month after Cristiano Ronaldo turned down United's request to use him as a substitute in a 2-1 Premier League loss to Tottenham Hotspur.
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In a bombshell interview to talk show host Piers Morgan, Portuguese star Cristia Ronaldo hit out at Manchester United and boss Erik ten Hag, which has left everyone at club disappointed. In his interview, Ronaldo expressed his frustration with club and also said that he doesn't respect Ten Hag because manr doesn't show respect to him. Ronaldo also said that he is shocked that United has me progress since Alex Ferguson left club in 2013.
I think fans should kw truth. I want best for club: Ronaldo
"I don't have respect for him because he doesn't show respect for me. If you don't have respect for me, I'm never gonna have respect for you. I think fans should kw truth. I want best for club. This is why I come to Manchester United. But you have some things inside that don't help [us] reach top level as City, Liverpool and even w Arsenal...a club with this dimension should be top of tree in my opinion and y are t, unfortunately," Ronaldo said in interview.
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Manchester United and Erik ten Hag have w reacted to Ronaldo's explosive interview. According to Sky Sports, manner and timing of Ronaldo's interview have left Ten Hag and Manchester United players highly disappointed. club learned about interview as y were getting rey to board ir flight from London following ir 2-1 victory over Fulham on Sunday. y are quite upset that he would act in such a disrespectful manner toward club, manr, and his teammates, and United is likely to w evaluate all of ir options regarding Ronaldo.
Ronaldo clears air about rumours of his exit
This comes a month after Ronaldo turned down United's request to use him as a substitute in a 2-1 Premier League loss to Tottenham Hotspur. In his interview, Ronaldo clarified rumours and speculation surrounding his departure from Manchester United earlier this summer. Ronaldo revealed that club wanted him gone, despite widespre claims that he intended to leave United and join ar team so he could play in UEFA Champions League.
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“Yes [y are trying to force Ronaldo out], t only coach but or two or three guys re around club. Yes [at senior executive level]. I felt betrayed. I felt that some people don't want me here, t only this year but last year too,” Ronaldo explained.
Im: AP
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16:40 IST, November 14th 2022