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Erik Ten Hag Names Career Point Where He Knew It Was 'Simply over' for Cristiano Ronaldo
- Ten Hag doubled down on his criticism of Cristiano Ronaldo, claiming the 41-year-old "can no longer deliver" and arguing that top players must make way for the team.
- Tensions between Ten Hag and Ronaldo fractured during the player's second stint at Old Trafford after Ronaldo refused to appear as a substitute during a victory against Tottenham.
- Ten Hag argued that Ronaldo could not push through pain to maintain fitness required for the Premier League, Champions League, or the Portuguese national team.
- Following an explosive interview with Piers Morgan in 2022, Manchester United terminated Ronaldo's contract before the World Cup in Qatar.
- Ten Hag cited Real Madrid as a model for recognizing when players decline, continuing to maintain the evidence against Ronaldo was clear and undisputed.
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Why Ronaldo didn't fit into my Man United plans
Former Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has explained why Cristiano Ronaldo struggled to fit into his plans at Old Trafford, pointing to the Portuguese superstar’s physical condition and inability to meet the demands of his preferred style of play. Speaking to ESPN NL on Sunday, Ten Hag acknowledged Ronaldo’s status as one of football’s Read More: https://punchng.com/why-ronaldo-didnt-fit-into-my-man-united-plans-ten-hag/
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Leaning Left8Leaning Right1Center3Last UpdatedBias Distribution67% Left
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