Ronaldo’s interview with TalkTV, published by the Sun on Sunday night, saw the 37-year-old criticize the club and manager Erik ten Hag, who the player says has “no respect”. The forward said he feels “betrayed” by Manchester United for trying to force him out of the club, with Ronaldo claiming United have made “zero progress” since Sir Alex Ferguson retired in 2013. Use Chrome browser for more accessible video player In a 90-minute interview with Piers Morgan Uncensored on TalkTV, Cristiano Ronaldo claimed manager Erik ten Hag and others want him out of Old Trafford. United responded to the interview on Monday with the following statement: “Manchester United notes the media coverage of an interview with Cristiano Ronaldo. “The club will consider their response once the full facts have been established. “Our focus remains on preparing for the second half of the season and continuing the momentum, belief and unity that is being built between the players, the manager, the staff and the fans.” Senior club officials are discussing how to deal with the player. Image: Ronaldo has been disappointing throughout this season at Old Trafford Sky Sports News understands Ten Haag and United players are extremely disappointed with the manner and timing of Ronaldo’s interview. The club only found out about the interview as they were preparing to fly back from London on Sunday afternoon after their 2-1 win over Fulham and do not understand why he said what he said. They are very disappointed that he would not respect the club, his manager and his team-mates in this way and United are likely to consider all their options now regarding the player. Ronaldo was informed on Thursday that he would not be in the starting line-up against Fulham but would be in the squad. He told the club he was sick.
What did Ronaldo say?
Picture: Ronaldo says he has ‘no respect’ for new United manager Ten Haag
When asked if United’s hierarchy were trying to force him out of the club, Ronaldo said: “Yes. Not just the manager, but the other two or three guys around the club. I felt betrayed. When asked again if the club’s senior management were trying to push him out, the 37-year-old replied: “Honestly, I don’t know. I don’t care. People need to hear the truth. Yes, I feel betrayed. Some people don’t want me here not just this year , but also last year. “I don’t know what’s going on. Since Sir Alex Ferguson left, I haven’t seen any development at the club. There’s been zero progress. “For example, an interesting point is how a club like Manchester United fired Ole (Gunnar Solskjaer), brings in a sporting director Ralf Rangnick, which no one understands. This guy is not even a manager! A big team like Manchester United. to a sporting director surprised not only me but the whole world. “Nothing changes. Not only the jacuzzi, the pool, even the gym. Even some technology points, the kitchen, the chefs – which I appreciate, great people! They stop at the time which surprised me a lot. Use Chrome browser for more accessible video player Sky Sports News’ Melissa Reddy explains the dilemma facing Manchester United following Cristiano Ronaldo’s latest comments about the club “I thought I would see different things, technology, infrastructure. Unfortunately, we’re seeing a lot of things that I’m used to seeing when I’m 21, 22, 23 years old. I was very surprised.” Ronaldo also said of Ten Haag: “I don’t respect him because he doesn’t show respect for me. If you don’t respect me, I’ll never respect you.”
“It’s the club’s problem, not Ten Hag’s now”
Use Chrome browser for more accessible video player Sky Sports News’ Kaveh Solhekol has the latest on Cristiano Ronaldo’s future after he claims he feels “betrayed” by Manchester United. Sky Sports News senior reporter Kaveh Solhekol: “As far as Erik ten Hag is concerned, he has never disrespected any player, including Ronaldo. The 37-year-old has started four games since being sent off against Chelsea and was captain for the league game against Aston Villa on 6 November. “It’s the club’s problem, not Ten Hag’s now. It’s become so big that the owners and the club’s senior management have to deal with it, not something that Ten Hag can deal with alone. “There seems to be no way back for Ronaldo now at United and he is unlikely to play for the club again. “Everyone at the club has done everything they can to help Ronaldo, but there is only so much they can do. “When he was told he wasn’t starting against Villa in the Carabao Cup clash on November 10, he went to see United’s medical department to tell them he was unwell. United have not seen him since. “I wouldn’t rule anything out at the moment, United will have talks at the club today (Monday) with senior officials looking at what their next move will be. “Some people suggest there are reasons for Ronaldo… I wouldn’t say he was sacked but he feels it’s so serious to say what he said and also because of the disciplinary problems he’s had with the club this season and there’s a feeling that enough is enough . “He said in the interview that he’s had enough and he’s not going to be silent any longer and I think United share that feeling, they’ve had enough of Ronaldo.”
Carra: Ronaldo wants sacked and United must
Use Chrome browser for more accessible video player Jamie Carragher says Cristiano Ronaldo’s Manchester United comments are ‘off’ and disrespects Erik ten Haag and club Jamie Carragher speaking to Sky Sports News: I just thought the comments were weird. He was off considering the timing: At the back Manchester United fans were elated after scoring a winning goal at Fulham with the last kick of the game. It should give them excitement next month for when the league starts again. They should be having fun and then the Ronaldo interview comes out and boom – it’s negativity. Not the team, not the manager – it’s about Cristiano Ronaldo. And it’s been that way ever since he came back. It was basically the Cristiano Ronaldo show. At times when he was good on the pitch, last season he had a lot of goals. But this season he isn’t involved and craves the attention he can’t get because he’s not on the field. The only way he’s going to do that is to cause trouble, and that’s exactly what he intended with the interview. Image: Erik ten Hag with Cristiano Ronaldo earlier in the season He wants to be fired, it’s obvious. He told the club in the summer that he wanted to leave, which is football – these things happen. There were no players, perhaps because of his wages or the price Manchester United wanted. I think he knows it will be the same in the next transfer window and maybe next summer and now he is trying to get fired or wants to leave on a free. That’s the only way it will work out. And I think United should sack him or move on by giving him a free transfer. Right now, they’re trying to build something that’s not trying to win the Premier League or the Champions League right now. The manager will want to push for those honors over the next two or three years and Ronaldo isn’t going to be around. It will be a distraction, that won’t go away. Once a player comes out and says he disrespects the manager, how will that work going into the first day of the season after the World Cup? It can’t work this way – there will be people taking pictures, we’ll be asking the coach about Ronaldo in interviews for Sky. United don’t need the hassle.
Has Ronaldo ruined his Manchester United legacy?
Use Chrome browser for more accessible video player Manchester United fans share their thoughts on Cristiano Ronaldo’s accusation that he has been ‘betrayed’ by the club. Sky Sports News reporter Vinny O’Connor outside Old Trafford: “The fans we have spoken to are also upset about what has happened. They have a lot to say about the matter, more so than the club itself, because we know at this stage that Man Utd are not making any official comment. “But what we understand is that the feeling within the club is that they will not let Ronaldo’s comments overshadow a great winning moment at Fulham on Sunday when the fans and the team showed the kind of camaraderie and spirit that they really want around their. the club. “Erik Ten Hag and the Manchester United players are extremely disappointed with the manner and timing of Ronaldo’s interview and the fans we spoke to echo that. There is a lot of support for the manager in this situation as well. “The fans, while asking the question…
