Cristiano Ronaldo has given a controversial interview criticizing Manchester United and Head Coach, Erik ten Hag.
During the interview with Piers Morgan for TalkTV that was recently released by The Sun, Ronaldo also revealed that there has been “zero progress” at the club since Sir Alex Ferguson retired in 2013.
Ronaldo said: “Yes, I feel betrayed. Some people don’t want me here not only this year, but last year too”; on Ten Hag: “I don’t have respect for him because he doesn’t show respect for me”
While talking about Ten Hag, he said: “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.”
When asked if United’s hierarchy want to force him out of the club, he said: “Yes. Not only the coach, but the other two or three guys around the club. I felt betrayed.”
When asked further if senior club executives were trying to force him out of the club, he said: “Honestly, I don’t know. I don’t care. People should hear the truth. Yes, I feel betrayed. Some people don’t want me here not only this year, but last year too.
While talking further, he said: “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.”
Meanwhile, Manchester United fans have reacted to the interview on social media. While a section of the fans feel he was right to criticize the football clubs, some fans feel his time is up, as such, his contract should be terminated.
Lawrence (@SainsbiryChrisy) Tweeted: This interview put fans is a tough place, especially the comments about ETH/Rooney. However, regardless of your feelings on it, this should be used a fuel ignite a fire under the main and current issue of our toxic ownership #GlazersOut #GlazersSellManUtd #MUFC #Ronaldo
Kish (@BigPanch15) tweeted: I feel sorry for @B_Fernandes8 @DalotDiogo who will now have to go through this Ronaldo drama whilst at the World Cup. Not what they need. #MUFC
Darshan Ashok (@darshan0110) tweeted: Hahaha. @m8arteta would have kicked #cr7 after two weeks of training. For sure. His interview is so toxic to this #mufc team.
Angry Erik Ten Hag (@LabistaUTD) tweeted: Ronaldo made this interview after he missed out on Champions League & he’s scared Messi will score more goals than him in that competition #mufc
Fez (@TheFedericoMari) tweeted: I know what he’s talking about because I know things from the inside. Actually in the last 8 years how many players have had problems at #mufc ?
Ahmed Bilal (@MeAhmedBilal) tweeted: Bro #CristianoRonaldo has already sack #MUFC and #ETH before they sack him. What is the credibility of this team now a days nothing they cannot even stand infront of #CR7𓃵
SAM LARRY (@Larriy___) tweeted: I sincerely hope He drops him till the end of the season. He should be frozen out sef. #MUFC
RedUtd (@RedUtdDevs) tweeted: Can’t wait for Ronaldo and his fans to leave this club. #MUFC can do without this drama.
@ClarkyTash tweeted: That’s Ronaldo’s time done then. A lot wrong with the things his said but also a lot right and a lot that needs to be heard in my opinion. Shame it ends like this. #mufc
Jamie Whitehouse (@jamiew1978) tweeted: Ronaldo is one of the best players I’ve seen at #MUFC but he’s proved what rivals have been saying about him for years: he’s a slapped arse. Can no longer compete at the top level and can’t accept it Him moving on will free up wages for a forward who can run and isn’t pushing 40
Jon Lewis (@jonlewis72) tweeted: Ronaldo ruined his legacy at the club that made him #MUFC
moneyway69 (@onlyredutd) tweeted: We are waiting for the termination of the contract with Ronaldo in the coming days / hours, I hope this nonentity will leave the club #MUFC #GlazersOut #Ronaldo
