Ronaldo also said he believes manager Erik ten Hag “doesn’t respect him” in the way he “deserves”, while claiming there were “few clubs” interested in his services during the summer transfer window. The 37-year-old has revealed that he plans to continue his career into his 40s, but does not know which club he will represent beyond the World Cup in Qatar. Use Chrome browser for more accessible video player Cristiano Ronaldo appeared taken aback by the frosty reception he received from Manchester United and Portugal team-mate Bruno Fernandes as they met for the World Cup. Credit: Portuguese FA He went on to admit “regret” for the way he left Old Trafford early after refusing to come on as a substitute when Man Utd beat Tottenham in October, but then said the punishment he faced was too harsh.
Manchester United calm about Ronaldo’s interview
Manchester United will not make a decision on Cristiano Ronaldo’s future until they have seen the full interview with Piers Morgan and remain calm about the situation, reports Sky Sports News’ Darmesh Seth. Sky Sports News understands United do not take kindly to some of the criticism Ronaldo has made in the clips shown so far. Ronaldo criticized the club for a lack of investment in the 13 years since he left Old Trafford, but sources insisted United have invested in their facilities – notably the training ground, restaurant and swimming pool. Ronaldo has also been critical of Erik ten Haag, but again sources insist Ronaldo was treated with respect by the club and manager – in press conferences, ten Haag has always maintained Ronaldo was on time off to deal with family matters. In excerpts shown earlier this week from the same interview, Ronaldo revealed he was “close” to a move to Manchester City last summer, before Sir Alex Ferguson stepped in, and was particularly critical of Ralf Rangnick’s era, as well as for the club’s new players. . Use Chrome browser for more accessible video player In an interview with Piers Morgan Uncensored on TalkTV, Cristiano Ronaldo claimed that young players ‘don’t care’ and are different from his generation Read the best bits from the second part of the interview below.
Will Ronaldo remain a Manchester United player?
Asked if he will remain a Manchester United player on January 1: “It’s hard to say at the moment, because my mood is at the moment in the World Cup. “When I arrived at Manchester United, always [wanted to] to be available to help the team do the right things, put the right points, compete with the best teams. “But it’s hard when your legs are cut off and they don’t like you to shine and they don’t listen to your advice. “I think I have words to advise the club because the trophies are individual and collective. I think I can help a lot, but when the infrastructure is not good…”
“Empathy with Ten Haag is not good”
Use Chrome browser for more accessible video player Dutch football expert Marcel van de Kraan explains Erik ten Hag will emerge stronger from Cristiano Ronaldo’s condition Speaking about his relationship with manager Erik ten Haag: “I understand that in a new job [you try to make an impression.] Manchester has been so bad for the last five years that they had to clean house, so to speak. “But the way they approach it, the way the press makes it so big. I really understand at the beginning why I didn’t do the preparation, I don’t start playing, but I go further than that. “Other things happen that people don’t know about. And I don’t hide that empathy with the coach is not good. I’m honest.” He added: “He’s disrespectful [me] as I deserve. But it is what it is. That’s probably why I left the Tottenham game.”
“I’m sorry to leave the field. I felt challenged”
Use Chrome browser for more accessible video player FREE WATCH: Manchester United v Tottenham Hotspur Premier League Highlights On refusing to come on as a substitute against Tottenham in October: “I’ll be honest with you, it’s something I regret leaving the pitch [against Tottenham]. “It’s hard to tell you 100 percent, but let’s say I regret it. But in the same way I felt being challenged by the coach. A coach to put me (for) three minutes in a game. “Sorry, I’m not that kind of player. I know what I can give to the team.” He added: “Me and eight players [left], but they only mentioned my name. Last year, many players did the same. In that game, eight players do the same, but they only talk about the black sheep, which is me. “I understand completely, okay, it’s done, I apologize to the coach and for me the chapter is closed.”
“Key players don’t play three minutes”
Use Chrome browser for more accessible video player Our pick of Cristiano Ronaldo’s highs and lows since returning for his second spell at Manchester United “Don’t tell me the top players, the guys who want it all, the core players are going to play three minutes. Come on, this is unacceptable. “After what they keep saying, that they respect me. To me it was disrespectful, that’s why I’m making this decision and I regret it. “I apologized to my teammates for the situation, I made a post – I regret leaving the field. I’m sorry my teammates know how I felt and I apologized. “The coach didn’t respect me. That’s why the relationship, it’s like that. He keeps telling the press that he’s coming to me, he likes me blah, blah, blah. But that’s just for the press. . One hundred percent. “If you don’t respect me, I’m never going to respect you.”
Ronaldo expects to ‘disappoint’ people with interview claims
Use Chrome browser for more accessible video player Following comments made during his controversial interview, we look back at Cristiano Ronaldo’s unhappiest moments for Manchester United since re-signing for the club last season. “They criticize me when I don’t speak, of course, they will criticize me when I do – even more so. “But it’s something I can deal with. I know I’m going to disappoint some people. Maybe I’m going to make some people. But it is what it is. “Life is totally difficult, we have obstacles in our life. And I’ll keep running to fight against the people who don’t believe me. I want people to know they are wrong. “It’s difficult, it’s difficult for me to say I’m not going back to Manchester United. But regardless, as you say, it’s… let’s see what happens.”
Offers from other clubs?
“It’s true, yes it’s true… but what the press keep saying, the rubbish, is that nobody wants me, which is completely wrong. “I was happy here [at Manchester United] to be honest – I was motivated to have a great season here. But they [the press] keep repeating that no one wants cristiano. “How come they don’t want a player who scored 32 goals last year, [including] National team?”
‘Happy’ if Arsenal win Premier League
“Manchester first, and if not, Arsenal is a team I like to see play. “I like the team. I like the manager. I think they have a good team. And if Manchester United don’t win the Premier League, I’ll be happy if Arsenal do.”
“Ferguson always by my side”
Use Chrome browser for more accessible video player Speaking to Piers Morgan on TalkTV, Cristiano Ronaldo says Wayne Rooney and Gary Neville “don’t know what’s going on” after being criticized by both former team-mates. Speaking of support from former Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson: “I don’t talk to him [since] a month ago but he is always by my side. He always understands me. He knows this, he knows better than anyone that the club is not on the path it deserves. Everyone knows. “People who don’t see this is because they don’t want to see. The fans are always the answer and the passion for the game. Manchester belongs to the fans, but they have to know the truth. The infrastructure, they are not good. They have to to change.”
“Messi is magic”
Speaking of Lionel Messi: “The amazing player is magical, top… As a human being, we share the stage [for] 16 years, imagine, 16 years. So, I have a great relationship with him. “I’m not [a] his friend from his point of view, a friend is the guy who was with you at your house, talking on the phone, no, but he’s like a teammate. He’s a guy I really respect the way he always talks about me.”
“I want to play until I’m 40”
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