Ten Hag Attacks Ronaldo: Man United Legend 'Let the Club Down'
Ten Hag said Ronaldo failed to reach required fitness levels and pulled out of training, with the dispute echoing their split after 16 appearances.
- On Tuesday, former Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag accused Cristiano Ronaldo of failing to prepare for matches, claiming the forward pulled out of training sessions and encouraged teammates to "save their legs."
- Their relationship soured in November 2022 when Ronaldo left Man United by mutual consent following an explosive interview with Piers Morgan, in which he claimed he had been "betrayed" by Ten Hag.
- Speaking to the Athletic, Ten Hag claimed Ronaldo failed to reach the "right fitness levels" at Old Trafford, where he scored only three goals in 16 appearances under the manager.
- Last month, the Portuguese Football Federation fined Ronaldo 255 euros and issued a 30-day suspension after he cited "broken promises" from Portugal manager Jorge Jesus.
- Ronaldo remains eligible for Portugal's Nations League matches next month, as his 30-day suspension was backdated to September 30, and he intends to return if called up by Jesus.
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Ronaldo let Man United down, says club's former boss Ten Hag
The active career of Cristiano Ronaldo is coming to an end. Time, then – Erikten Hag might have thought of himself, one of his ex-trainers. He says that CR7 failed the team at Manchester United.
The Dutch coach spoke about the difficult period he spent in the English team, harshly criticizing Cristiano Ronaldo for his behavior.
Former Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has spoken out in an in-depth interview with The Athletic about his time at United. The Dutchman said Cristiano Ronaldo had failed both him and the team, and he was harshly critical of the Portuguese superstar. Ronaldo was at United when Ten Hag took over in the summer of 2022, but left the club a few months later after a falling out with Ten Hag.
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