Published 12:07 IST, November 14th 2022

Ronaldo accuses Man Utd of 'betrayal', explosive interview leaves opinions divided

Although the full interview is yet to go on air, a small clip of Ronaldo’s interview has already garnered much attention on social media.

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Football superstar Cristia Ronaldo has become talk of town for footballing world, as details about his explosive interview came to light on Monday. Ronaldo sat with Piers Morgan for a 90-minute interview, which is all set to go on air on Wednesday. In interview, Ronaldo revealed how he felt like being betrayed by his club Manchester United while claiming club wanted him to leave during summer transfer window.

"Manchester United tried to force me out. t only manr, but or two or three guys who are around club [at senior executive level]. I felt betrayed. I don't care, people should listen to truth. Yes, I felt betrayed. I feel that some people didn't want me here, t only this year but last season too,” Ronaldo said on ‘Piers Morgan Uncensored’, as reported by ESPN.

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At same time, footballer also shed light on his relationship with United manr Erik ten Hag, suggesting a clear rift between m. "I don't have respect for him [Ten Hag] because he doesn't show respect for me. If you don't have respect for me, I'm never gonna have respect for you,” Ten Hag said. It is pertinent to mention that Ronaldo was heavily linked with a transfer out of Old Trafford team earlier this year, but was understood to be rejected by several clubs. 

Footballing world divided over Ronaldo's Man Utd 'betrayal' claims

While reports said footballer wanted to leave United to play for a Champions League-challenging team, Ronaldo’s recent comments suggest it was club and Ten Hag, who wanted him to quit club at earliest. Although full interview is yet to go on air, a small clip of Ronaldo’s interview has already garnered much attention on social media. viral video took Twitter by storm as it received reactions from all corners of footballing world.

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Man Utd forward's explosive interview leaves Twitter divided

Football fans on Twitter were divided in ir opinions on Ronaldo’s comments as Ronaldo supporters pointed out difference in Ten Hag’s comments before and after season kicked off. While Ten Hag claimed before season that Ronaldo remains an important part of club’s plan, player has been t given match time that he deserves. Ar section of Ronaldo fans suggested that 37-year-old might be still grieving loss of his baby, and is t being supported by his club. 

At same time, ar section of fans refuted comments made by Portuguese captain, while pointing out that he missed pre-season as he was trying to leave club. “You do kw every manr has his own style, plan, and philosophy?? Ronaldo is one of Greatest players to ever grace this sport but as Ferguson said " PLAYER IS BIGGER,” ar fan wrote on Twitter.

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10:02 IST, November 14th 2022