Ten Hag reiterates criticism of Ronaldo's recent form

Summarised from 4 outlets · Updated 1 Nov, 15:21 · Archive

Erik ten Hag has again criticised former Manchester United player Cristiano Ronaldo, saying he has not been able to deliver for seven or eight years.

Erik ten Hag has again attacked Cristiano Ronaldo, the former Manchester United player, claiming that the 41-year-old has been unable to deliver for the past seven or eight years. Ten Hag fell out with Ronaldo during a five-month period together at Old Trafford in 2022, ultimately leading to the termination of Ronaldo's contract in November that year. Their relationship had deteriorated after Ronaldo refused to come on as a substitute during a match against Tottenham and stormed down the tunnel.

Ten Hag spoke about the breakdown on a Dutch television programme, repeating criticisms he had made earlier in an interview with The Athletic. He stated that whilst top teams must embrace their best players, those players must also work for the team. Ten Hag said the players had wanted to work with Ronaldo and looked up to him, but that this was the core problem. He suggested Ronaldo's decline began after leaving Real Madrid in 2018, remarking that 'since Juventus, it's simply over'.

How it is being reported

• Erik ten Hag doubles down on Cristiano Ronaldo criticism with fresh attackErik ten Hag is happy to keep his Cristiano Ronaldo beef simmering (Picture: Getty Images) Former Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has come out swinging for Cristiano Ronaldo again, doubling down on recent criticism of the iconic forward. Ronaldo returned to Old Trafford in 2021 for his…Metro · 1 Nov, 17:43
• Erik ten Hag launches latest attack on Cristiano Ronaldo: Former Man United boss claims Portugal star's career was OVER by time he joined JuventusFormer Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has taken another swipe at Cristiano Ronaldo, claiming the Portugal icon's career was already over by the time he returned to Old Trafford.Daily Mail Sport · 1 Nov, 17:34
• Erik ten Hag reignites Cristiano Ronaldo feud with brutal message - 'It's over'Erik ten Hag has been in the headlines after revealing why he fell out with Cristiano Ronaldo at Manchester United, and now he's taken another swipe at the 41-year-oldMirror Sport · 1 Nov, 15:01
• Erik ten Hag takes another swipe at Cristiano Ronaldo over Man Utd fall-outTen Hag has doubled down on his criticism of his former Manchester United playerIndependent Sport · 1 Nov, 14:53

In this story: Erik ten Hag · Cristiano Ronaldo · Manchester United · Tottenham · Juventus · Real Madrid

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