Cristiano Ronaldo launched a scathing attack on Manchester United and its manager, Erik ten Hag, in an explosive interview with broadcaster Piers Morgan. Ronaldo has stated that he feels “betrayed” by Manchester United and that senior figures have attempted to force him out of the club.
Ronaldo has been in and out of Manchester United’s starting lineup this season, and he refused to come on as a substitute in the club’s win over Tottenham last month. As a result, he was dropped from the squad for the subsequent trip to Chelsea, but he was later reinstated. Ten Hag suspended the 37-year-old after he refused to come on as a substitute in a 2-0 win over Tottenham Hotspur in October.
“Yes, not only the coach but another two or three guys around the club. I felt betrayed. I don’t care. People should listen to the truth. Yes, I felt betrayed and I felt like some people don’t want me here, not only this year, but last year too,” Ronaldo said.
“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,” he added.
I don’t know what’s going on: Cristiano Ronaldo
Ronaldo also claimed that United had made no progress since the departure of manager Alex Ferguson in 2013, and he criticised the appointment of Ralf Rangnick as interim manager last season after Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was fired.
“I don’t know what’s going on. Since Sir Alex Ferguson left I have seen not evolution in the club. The progress was zero. For example, an interesting point is how a club like Manchester United sacked Ole (Gunnar Solskjaer), they bring in a sporting director Ralf Rangnick which is something nobody understands. This guy is not even a coach! A big club like Manchester United bringing in a sporting director surprised not only me but all the world,” he said.
Meanwhile, Twitter went crazy after Cristiano Ronaldo’s comments on the Manchester United management.
Here’s how Twitter reacted
No wonder @Cristiano has not been in form since the start of the season. Psychology my guy!
— D A Y O (@dyxclusive) November 14, 2022
Cristiano Ronaldo is a GOAT but never bigger than the manager. This is so disrespectful and he has to leave the club ASAP. Terminate his contract.
Ten Hag | Rooney | Rangnick | #CR7?— ?????? (@MokuaDommy) November 14, 2022
Even though I’m not a @Cristiano fan, I like when people say what and how they feel about something.That’s the kind of person I am. Say it how/what you feel and don’t hold back, no matter what. He’ll feel free now that he’s said it. Kudos man!
— UNPOPULAR OPINION (@lalaahDegreat) November 14, 2022
He did not go back to United not to play at 37 they knew that when they signed such a massive name and player
— Leslie Richardson (@LeslieRcdson) November 14, 2022
@Cristiano situation proves. Reconciliation with exes never works and baldy ??? does not have a bright future at @ManUtd #ManUtd #EPL #football #Ronaldo
— Sanket (@IAmDSank) November 14, 2022
Cristiano Ronaldo: "As Picasso said, you've to destroy it to rebuild it… and if they start with me, for me, it’s not a problem". ?? #MUFC
"A club of this size should be at the top, but this is not the case, there is no excuses". pic.twitter.com/KKQjxOwZeL
— kidoz sport (@kidoz_sport) November 14, 2022
Cristiano Ronaldo is right Manchester united since Ferguson left they cant be In a conversation with teams like real Madrid bayern Manchester city Liverpool and even Chelsea
— football jinius (@factsofalltym) November 14, 2022
Cr7 should just leave,he has now become a drama king.
— Elijah (@Mullahthe1) November 14, 2022
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— ?????? ???? (@vveeq) November 14, 2022
He is finished
— I love Man.Utd (@1paulweezy) November 14, 2022
