Ronaldo

Cristiano Ronaldo, the five-time Ballon d'Or winner, took his display of frustration with Manchester United Manager Erik ten Hag to a new level.

We don’t need distractions like that, and that’s a disappointment, I would say.” I just think there is only one way this needs to go now,” Richards told BBC Radio 4 (via the BBC). “We are in transition. “It is so poor.” Ronaldo’s exit came after ten Hag had made three of the five permitted substitutions. I didn’t speak to him after.

Player's reaction to being left out of win over Spurs will bolster Erik ten Hag's assessment that he is now peripheral to United.

Few clubs are able to afford a player with Ronaldo’s salary, which was the prevailing reason why he did not depart in summer. The manager will be conscious Ronaldo can still be a potent weapon – predominantly from the bench – so expect him to offer calm dispatches at Friday’s media briefing when being quizzed on the affair, the player’s worth and his future. But what he could do is accept this while continuing to fight – in the correct way – for a starting berth. This, too, was a squad member who at the start of the summer had sent out smoke signals that [he wished to leave](https://www.theguardian.com/football/2022/jul/02/cristiano-ronaldo-tells-manchester-united-he-wants-to-leave). It is hardly Ronaldo’s fault he is in the winter of a sparkling career. Fans witnessed the finest display of their team in recent memory and saw a man who draws about £500,000 a week sulk because Scott McTominay, Christian Eriksen and Anthony Elanga were preferred when his manager made changes.

Erik ten Hag believes Manchester United fans would be justified in turning on Cristiano Ronaldo after the forward refused to come on as a substitute and ...

“We miss him tomorrow – I don’t like it because I prefer the squad with Cristiano on board. “I count on Cristiano [until the end of the season].” I don’t want to miss him – I want him to be in the squad and be involved for every game because he has an impact.” “After Rayo Vallecano, I told [him] it was unacceptable but he was not the only one. “That is speculation,” he said of a possible departure. “But he also has to be aware that you always get [judged] by the moment and how you are acting today.

Well, with the departure of Robert Lewandowski to FC Barcelona, outsiders pinged the German giants as the perfect destination for CR7 and his legion of fanboys.

Bayern Munich recognize this and act accordingly in the transfer market. Even with Ronaldo scoring regularly for them, something was amiss at Juve and they failed to reach their heights from the 2015-2018 years. [According to](https://t.co/4Is1B9uFRR) The Athletic’s Laurie Whitwell, he will also train alone for the time being. Repeat that same statement ad-nauseam for the entire summer, by every Bayern executive (including Kahn and Hainer) and the coach as well. [FC Barcelona](https://www.barcablaugranes.com), outsiders pinged the German giants as the perfect destination for CR7 and his legion of fanboys. Ronaldo brings a rot to any current-day team, and clubs who cannot see that meet their demise very quickly. [Bayern Munich](https://www.bavarianfootballworks.com) were regularly in the news for rejecting the advances of Cristiano Ronaldo and his agent, Jorge Mendes. Back then, this statement was met with much derision from the CR7 and Juventus fanbases, but KHR proved correct in his assessment. But once again: That was and is not a topic for us" [— Bayern & Germany (@iMiaSanMia) The media could not help but talk about the chaos at [Manchester United](https://thebusbybabe.sbnation.com) following the arrival of Erik ten Hag, and CR7’s desperate attempts to leave the club after only just arriving in the summer of 2021. They saw Bayern’s rejection of CR7 for what it was — a prudent decision made by a superclub prioritizing on-pitch success over big name transfers. Some saw it as a missed opportunity to grab a proven goalscorer with a massive international fanbase.

AFC Leopards legend Boniface Ambani blasts Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag following Cristiano Ronaldo's fallout.

THE BIGGER PICTURE: Ten Hag has said Ronaldo refused to come on as a substitute against Spurs, and he has consequently been relegated to training with the U21s. I know you'll come up with all theories, but I remain steadfast to tell you the reality. "Experience has taught me. Anyway, it depends on how you view it, but the bottom line is; don't tell me CR7 time is over. WHAT HAS BEEN SAID: "The CR7 issue at United is a serious discussion. Ronaldo has found himself mostly restricted to the bench this season under the Dutch tactician.

MANCHESTER - Cristiano Ronaldo and Manchester United are locked in a stand-off after Erik ten Hag punished the star for his Tottenham tantrum by dropping ...

Sections of the support who idolised him in his successful first spell at the club from 2003 to 2009 have grown tired of Ronaldo's antics but a final uplifting chapter to his United story cannot be completely ruled out. Ronaldo and Ten Hag could end their stormy relationship when the transfer window opens in January, but it is not certain there will be a suitable buyer for the 37-year-old despite his status in the game. MANCHESTER - Cristiano Ronaldo and Manchester United are locked in a stand-off after Erik ten Hag punished the star for his Tottenham tantrum by dropping him from the squad for Saturday's clash with Chelsea.

Manchester United coach Erik ten Hag confirmed Cristiano Ronaldo refused to come on as a substitute against Tottenham Hotspur on Wednesday and that he is ...

In the team, we have values and standards and I have to control that. And I have to control it." "After Vallecano, I told him it was unacceptable... Football is a team sport and you have to fulfil certain standards. We miss him tomorrow. Ronaldo was an unused substitute in Wednesday's 2-0 home win and walked down the tunnel with a few minutes of the match remaining after being left on the bench again by Ten Hag.

Cristiano Ronaldo has been dropped from Manchester United's squad for Saturday's clash with Chelsea after his tantrum against Tottenham.

United chiefs are said to be weighing up a decision on Ronaldo's long-term future after the disciplinary issue. "Cristiano Ronaldo will not be part of the Manchester United squad for this Saturday's Premier League game against Chelsea. The 37-year-old star reportedly told United manager Erik ten Hag that he did not want to come on as a late substitute.

The star forward faced disciplinary action from the club after refusing to enter Wednesday's match against Tottenham.

[EA Sports Announces Several Investments in Women’s Soccer](https://www.si.com/soccer/2022/10/20/ea-sports-significant-investments-in-womens-soccer-fifa-23-uefa?utm_source=recommendations&utm_medium=in-article&utm_campaign=end-of-story) [Cristiano Ronaldo Won’t Be on Man United First-Team Squad vs. With the January transfer window following the 2022 World Cup, in which Ronaldo will represent Portugal for the fifth time, it can be expected that another round of Ronaldo rumors and speculation will heat up. He had pushed for a transfer over the summer, but no solution materialized. It was a performance on the subs who came on. I’m the same person and the same professional that I’ve been for the last 20 years playing elite football, and respect has always played a very important role in my decision making process.” “As I’ve always done throughout my career, I try to live and play respectfully towards my colleagues, my adversaries and my coaches.

Manchester United have confirmed that Cristiano Ronaldo will not travel with the squad to face Chelsea on Saturday.

The 37-year-old now has the weekend off as frustrations continue to come to a boil between himself and his employers. The rest of the squad is fully focused on preparing for that fixture." The club have since confirmed that he has been dropped from the squad.

Former Manchester United goalkeeper Peter Schmeichel says he was disappointed by Cristiano Ronaldo's behaviour during the club's 2-0 victory over Tottenham ...

"It's the first time I can say that I am disappointed with him. "(Cristiano Ronaldo) leaving like that creates everything we don't want at the moment," Schmeichel told BBC Radio 5 Live. Is it a case of playing him or letting him leave?

Manchester United forward Cristiano Ronaldo has issued a response after being dropped by the Red Devils for Saturday's clash with Chelsea.

Manchester United have looked better without Ronaldo this season, and manager Erik ten Hag has made his feelings clear by dropping the forward for the trip to Chelsea. "Right now, I just feel that I have to keep working hard in Carrington, support my teammates and be ready for everything in any given game. The Red Devils have subsequently [confirmed he has been dropped](https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/man-utd-drop-ronaldo-for-chelsea-clash-after-walkout-against-spurs/blt474c3019f2ffbdc9) for Saturday's Premier League clash with Chelsea.

Cristiano Ronaldo has been dropped from Manchester United's squad for Saturday's game at Chelsea. The punishment was imposed by Erik ten Hag on a day when ...

[also did so](https://www.theguardian.com/football/2022/jul/31/manchester-united-rayo-vallecano-friendly-match-report) after being substituted at half-time of July’s friendly with Rayo Vallecano, leaving Old Trafford with a number of players not in the match-day squad. Ten Hag is aware of Ronaldo’s reluctance to engage with certain members of his inner circle. The player’s contract expires in June and one option may be to offer him a payoff of about half the salary he is due. Richard Arnold, the chief executive, would back the manager over this, though the forward’s wage of about £500,000 a week means it may be difficult to agree a deal with another club. Another possibility would be to allow him to move on loan and continue paying a proportion of his wages. Ten Hag has still asked him to report to the training ground.

Cristiano Ronaldo has elicited mixed reactions after being dropped from the Manchester United squad for the Chelsea date.

Manchester United player lost a child and is struggling as his athletic gifts erode away. Does he not deserve compassion?

It was the ultimate marriage: a company convinced of its own immortal pre -eminence and a player convinced of his. Then, as the world of football is wont to do, it moved on to other things. The very principles upon which Ronaldo built not just his game but his fame, not just his career but his entire psyche, are eroding in front of his eyes. Perhaps we should have known that this was how it would end from the moment Ronaldo returned last autumn in a blizzard of ticker-tape and social media numbers. The word is that United will again try to move him on in the January transfer window, and may even pay him to leave. The television cameras were there to film his arrival and they were there a few hours later to film Erik ten Hag as he weathered a squall of Cristiano-related questions.

Cristiano Ronaldo has been left out of the Manchester United squad to face Chelsea in the Premier League at the weekend.

"Giving in to the pressure is not an option. That hasn’t changed. Ronaldo later admitted on Instagram that "sometimes the heat of the moment get's the best of us” and vowed to do all he could to try and win back his place in the starting line-up.

Manchester United superstar Cristiano Ronaldo has broken his silence after being dropped from the club's next Premier League clash against Chelsea.

However, Ronaldo's latest actions suggest not all is well between him and the United manager. Ronaldo said he will keep supporting his teammates and continue working hard to be ready to contribute when called upon. "Right now, I just feel that I have to keep working hard in Carrington, support my teammates and be ready for everything in any given game. Ronaldo was reportedly not happy as Ten Hag refused to bring him as a substitute during the game. Manchester United superstar Cristiano Ronaldo has broken his silence after being dropped from the club's next Premier League clash against Chelsea. He was widely criticised by fans and former players for his action in what has become a major talking point after United's fantastic win.

Erik ten Hag's decision to snub Cristiano Ronaldo from his first XI continues to be vindicated, as the Manchester United boss bids to avoid bringing the ...

[Manchester United](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/manchester-united-fc). Ten Hag has quickly reprimanded Ronaldo for his behaviour, axing him from the squad ahead of Saturday's clash with And on Wednesday, the night that the Dutch tactician decided to drop his No.7 after two toothless performances and start with a front line more capable of implementing his philosophy, he was vindicated - not the first time either. Whilst Juventus continue to scurry around, searching for a way out of their Ronaldo rabbit hole, United are already one step ahead. "Last year the team played for him, now the group must rediscover that Juve spirit that was there before his arrival," Bianconeri centre-back Bonucci stated shortly after Ronaldo left Juventus to join United in August 2021. Just training with him gave us something extra but subconsciously players started to think his presence alone was enough to win games. Have your say! [comments section](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/cristiano-ronaldo-erik-tenhag-manutd-28291080#comments-section). This time it was they who believed that Ronaldo could take them to new heights and provide the literal finishing touch on a team who'd just finished second in the [Premier League](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/premier-league) and seemingly needed a pinch of quality to seriously challenge for the title. Not one boss found a way to succeed - at least in European competition - with him as the immovable bedrock of the attack. Over the last few years, I think you could see that." [Cristiano Ronaldo](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/cristiano-ronaldo) was once like alcohol in Turin: the cause of and solution to all of [Juventus](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/juventus-fc)' problems.

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has confirmed that Cristiano Ronaldo refused to come on as a substitute against Tottenham Hotspur.

It's a miss for the squad but it's important for the attitude and mentality of the group and now we have to focus on Chelsea as that is important. Football is a team sport and you have to fulfil certain standards. After Rayo Vallecano, I told [him] it was unacceptable but he was not the only one, but that is for everyone so when it's the second time, there will be consequences.

After the match, manager Erik ten Hag said he would “deal with” Ronaldo and the club later announced he would not be involved in its next English Premier League ...

“Giving in to the pressure is not an option. This is Manchester United, and united we must stand. On Friday, ten Hag told reporters that Ronaldo had refused to come on. It seems the forward is not content with his new role at the club and his fractious relationship with the new regime has been obvious to see. I haven’t changed. “That hasn’t changed.

Competing with Cristiano Ronaldo made Lionel Messi “a better player”, says Xavi, with two fierce rivals fully aware of what the other was doing.

If you're competitive, you want to be the best.” Records have tumbled around Messi and Ronaldo on a regular basis, with history made by [ two men with 12 Ballons d’Or between them](https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/every-ballon-dor-winner-messi-ronaldo--best-player-awards-from-1956-to-2018/gdk0bwenom0r1e9rruatp420h), and Xavi believes that a long-running battle for global supremacy helped to raise the levels of the all-time greats. I am convinced they used to keep an eye on each other.

Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi have dominated world football for over a decade. The arch-rivals continue to shatter records despite being in the final ...

While the upcoming FIFA World Cup 2022 in Qatar is set to be their final appearance in the World Cup, both players can continue playing at the highest level for a couple of more years. Recent;y, FC Barcelona head coach Xavi explained how in their battle for supremacy, Ronaldo helped Messi become a better player. Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi have dominated world football for over a decade.

Following his latest drama, Manchester United's Cristiano Ronaldo could be on the move by January. Transfer Talk has the latest.

[Alfonso Pedraza](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/218439/Alfonso-Pedraza) has been identified as the latest candidate as a potential successor for [Alex Sandro](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/125514/Alex-Sandro), understands [ Mundo Deportivo](https://www.mundodeportivo.com/futbol/fichajes/mercado-fichajes/20221017/1001882408/mercado-fichajes-directo-todos-traspasos-cesiones-rumores-dia-hoy.html). The Serie A champions are looking for a short-term replacement for the injured [Charles De Ketelaere](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/296319/Charles-De-Ketelaere), and will return to the negotiating table for the 29-year-old [Chelsea](/soccer/team?id=363) attacking midfielder. [Palmeiras](/soccer/club/_/id/2029/palmeiras) prospect [Endrick](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/346612/endrick), according to [Ekrem Konur](https://twitter.com/Ekremkonur/status/1582990302599852032?s=20&t=OWSlbBDGtER8IxzT7Fvjmg). Juventus are currently searching for a long-term left-back option, and the report indicates that the 26-year-old [Villarreal](/soccer/team?id=102) star is one of the leading priorities for the Serie A club. [Adrien Rabiot](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/176203/Adrien-Rabiot) could be in line for a new contract extension with [Juventus](/soccer/team?id=111), reveals [Tuttosport](https://www.tuttosport.com/news/calcio/serie-a/juventus/2022/10/20-98718268/clamoroso_rabiot_puo_rinnovare_con_la_juventus_da_separato_in_casa_a_titolare). [Arsenal](/soccer/team?id=359) manager Mikel Arteta is looking to add competition in defence for [Gabriel Magalhaes](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/236322/gabriel) and is keen on a move for [Eintracht Frankfurt](/soccer/team?id=125) centre-back [Evan N'Dicka](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/274961/evan-n'dicka), reports the [Evening Standard](https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/arsenal-fc-transfer-news-evan-ndicka-gabriel-b1033999.html). The Spain international has a deal until the end of the season, although United also have an option to extend it until the summer of 2024. The 27-year-old midfielder was linked with an exit throughout the summer, but has been one of the standout players in Massimiliano Allegri's side. However, the Netherlands international opted to stay in Spain despite huge pressure from Barcelona to force him out, as they sought to balance the books and comply with LaLiga's salary cap. However, the iNews report now suggests that his time at Old Trafford could be set to end in January. The summer transfer window is closed for the major leagues in Europe. My focus is on stopping the bleeding."

After the match, manager Erik ten Hag said he would “deal with” Ronaldo and the club later announced he would not be involved in its next English Premier League ...

“Giving in to the pressure is not an option. This is Manchester United, and united we must stand. On Friday, ten Hag told reporters that Ronaldo had refused to come on. It seems the forward is not content with his new role at the club and his fractious relationship with the new regime has been obvious to see. I haven’t changed. “That hasn’t changed.

Cristiano Ronaldo has elicited mixed reactions after being dropped from the Manchester United squad for the Chelsea date.

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag says there "has to be consequences" after confirming Cristiano Ronaldo refused to come on as a substitute against ...

But it was the biggest - and he has come through it with his status enhanced and Ronaldo's diminished. Now he can communicate with the media effectively - and forcefully. "I am the manager, I am responsible for the culture here. The second time there has to be consequences. I have to set standards and values and have to control them. "The talk is between Cristiano and me. That is what has happened. "We miss him tomorrow, that is a miss for us and the squad, but I think it is important for the attitude and mentality of the group and now we have to focus on Chelsea - that is the most important." "There are rumours and noise and you can't get distracted, you have to remain on the job and get the result." On Thursday, Ronaldo said "the heat of the moment" had got to him, though he stopped short of apologising. It is also in the statement that he remains an important part of the squad," Ten Hag said. The statement is clear.

While Messi and Ronaldo broke numerous records, Barcelona coach Xavi said that it was the battle for global supremacy which helped them raise their game.

[Lionel Messi](https://www.republicworld.com/sports-news/football-news/neymar-set-to-testify-in-fraud-trial-over-barcelona-transfer-articleshow.html) moved out of Barcelona on a free transfer and joined PSG on a three-year deal worth £94m which is considered to be the most high-profile transfer in modern football. However, in the latest update, a small group of Barcelona fans is now seeking legal action against Messi’s transfer to Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), citing the move as unfair. Ronaldo has five Ballons d’Or and five champions league titles, while Messi has seven Ballons d’Or awards and four Champions League medals. If you're competitive, you want to be the best.” [Ronaldo ](https://www.republicworld.com/sports-news/football-news/barcelona-supporters-approach-court-over-lionel-messis-transfer-to-psg-last-summer-articleshow.html)broke numerous records regularly, Xavi said that it was the battle for global supremacy which helped them raise the levels of their game. Both players have staggering records to their name and also dominated the Ballons d’Or awards and UEFA Champions League titles.

Cristiano Ronaldo has been dropped for Man Uniteds trip to Chelsea as punishment for refusing to go on as a late substitute and leaving early in Wednesdays ...

"Right now, I just feel I have to keep working hard in Carrington, support my team-mates and be ready for everything in any given game. "I started very young, the older and most experienced players' examples were always very important to me. We have to win that game and do everything we can, so we need full concentration to prepare for the game and play our best. We'll miss him tomorrow, it's a miss for the squad but I think it's important for the attitude, mentality for the group." He said: "It's about Chelsea, we have a big game to play, all my focus is on that game, all the focus from the staff and the focus from the players is on that game. "I think it will be a reflection for him and also for everyone else," said Ten Hag on what he hoped Ronaldo's punishment would achieve.

Ronaldo and Manchester United appear to be at a breaking point after Erik ten Hag's hard-line stance following another act of self-indulgence.

But as the tide of his talent goes out, what is left is a monstrous and expensive ego. The only offer United received for him in the summer came from Saudi Arabia, but Ronaldo was adamant he would only leave for a Champions League club. Ronaldo has been sent to train apart from the rest of the squad, and he will not be part of the traveling party for Saturday’s game at Chelsea. United has been open to selling Ronaldo since the summer. We'll miss him tomorrow, it's a miss for the squad, but I think it's important for the attitude, mentality for the group." And he did it in the summer, leaving at halftime of a friendly against Rayo Vallecano. Giving in to the pressure is not an option. He did it at Juventus in 2019 after Maurizio Sarri had substituted him for the second time in a week. The manager’s hand, of course, has been strengthened by the fact that his side played so well against Tottenham. [had left the stadium before the final whistle](https://www.si.com/soccer/2022/10/20/cristiano-ronaldo-manchester-united-leave-early-tunnel-ten-hag) blew. A couple of minutes later, he walked down the touchline, proceeded down the tunnel and When Christian Eriksen and Anthony Elanga were brought on after 87 minutes, Ronaldo could be seen, standing in front of the wall of the Old Trafford dugout.

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag confirmed on Friday that Cristiano Ronaldo refused to come on as a substitute during this week's win against ...

"Giving in to the pressure is not an option. Now we have to focus on Chelsea and that is the most important." "Unfortunately that's not always possible and sometimes the heat of the moment gets the best of us. "We are in a team, so we have standards, we have values and I have to control that. I am responsible for the top sport culture here and I have to set standards and values and I have to control them. That is what we did.

The superstar forward has fallen out of the regular Manchester United rotation, and did not look pleased at the end of Wednesday's win over Tottenham.

[Chelsea’s Graham Potter: Pulisic ‘Pushing for a Start’](https://www.si.com/soccer/2022/10/19/christian-pulisic-chelsea-graham-potter-usmnt?utm_source=recommendations&utm_medium=in-article&utm_campaign=end-of-story) [Norwich Manager Eases Fears Over U.S. With the situation as it is, speculation will continue to swirl about how long Ronaldo will stick with the club. Ronaldo, who rejoined United last August, has fallen out of favor with new manager Erik ten Hag, slipping out of the starting lineup. In seven games this season, Ronaldo has played fewer than 45 minutes. “I will deal with that tomorrow, not today,” ten Hag said, That run includes Wednesday’s 2–0 win third-place Tottenham, which had the Red Devils smiling, with one notable exception: star forward Cristiano Ronaldo.

Erik ten Hag says he will "deal with" Cristiano Ronaldo after the striker walked down the tunnel before the end of Man United's win over Tottenham.

We are a team and you have to stay to the end." "We deal with that [Ronaldo] tomorrow. "For everyone.

Unused substitute Cristiano Ronaldo stormed down the tunnel with four minutes left to play of Man Utd's 2-0 win over Tottenham on Wednesday.

THE BIGGER PICTURE: Seeing as Ten Hag had two more substitutes to potentially play, this was an act of pure disregard from the veteran forward. Today, we are celebrating this victory and now we have to recover from this for Saturday. Having been left on the bench up to that point, he headed down the tunnel in the 90th minute (with four mins of injury time still to play).

It wasn't the first time that the Champions League record goal scorer, who netted his 700th club career goal only last week, wasn't started by Erik Ten Hag ...

It was during the summer transfer window that the 37-year-old was also linked to moving out of Manchester, only after having returned last year. During the pre-match interview ahead of United’s home match to Liverpool, Ronaldo’s interaction with former club captain Roy Keane also highlighted the same. Under Erik Ten Hag, Ronaldo hasn’t been a first choice forward for the Red Devils.

Cristiano Ronaldo left before the end of Manchester United's 2-0 win over Tottenham Hotspur, giving Erik ten Hag an unwelcome headache after a fine team ...

On this occasion, he was not the only United player to do so. I want to get the focus on this team — it was a magnificent performance from all 11 players. Ten Hag felt Rashford had a big impact against the Magpies and decided the England forward was the best option against Spurs. I have to correct myself — it was the subs who came on as well. I don't want to find any excuse, but I want to be focused more on the performance of Man United. His old United teammate, Patrice Evra, countered: "I want to stay on the United performance.

Cristiano Ronaldo storming off down the tunnel before the end of Man Utd's 2-0 win over Tottenham produced a trademark response from Lisandro Martinez.

While he did not score or assist, he was once again excellent on the ball and regularly posed a threat. “The story shouldn’t be of Ronaldo walking off.” And if the manner of the win will have pleased Ten Hag, the actions of Ronaldo most certainly will have not. “I didn’t see anything,” explained the centre-back. After such an excellent team performance, it is difficult to see where and how Ronaldo gets back into this side. It was arguably the most complete performance of Erik ten Hag’s reign so far – and lifts United up to fifth.

Cristiano Ronaldo storms down Old Trafford tunnel before end of Man Utds victory over Tottenham after being unused substitute; the 37-year-old watched from ...

It is just going to get uglier as the season goes on. "You can call it petulant or a drama queen but United knew who they were signing. But you don't keep Ronaldo to sit on the bench. I just felt this incredible pathos because he's only got one or two years left now at the top level. "The manager kept him. He should have been let go before the transfer window. In his post-match press conference, Ten Hag added: "I don't pay attention to that, I will deal with that tomorrow. He had four or five good options. It was also a performance from the substitutes who came on. This idea he didn't have options is rubbish. "If Ronaldo has done that, it's an absolute disgrace," Mills told Soccer Special. "It was magnificent from all 11 players.

Cristiano Ronaldo left before the end of Manchester United's 2-0 win over Tottenham Hotspur, giving Erik ten Hag an unwelcome headache after a fine team ...

On this occasion, he was not the only United player to do so. I want to get the focus on this team — it was a magnificent performance from all 11 players. Ten Hag felt Rashford had a big impact against the Magpies and decided the England forward was the best option against Spurs. I have to correct myself — it was the subs who came on as well. I don't want to find any excuse, but I want to be focused more on the performance of Man United. His old United teammate, Patrice Evra, countered: "I want to stay on the United performance.

Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag says he will deal with Cristiano Ronaldo on Thursday after the Portuguese walked down the tunnel before the end of the ...

"Today I enjoyed the performance. I will deal with that tomorrow. "I am pleased with that.

Unused substitute Cristiano Ronaldo stormed down the tunnel with four minutes left to play of Man Utd's 2-0 win over Tottenham on Wednesday.

THE BIGGER PICTURE: Seeing as Ten Hag had two more substitutes to potentially play, this was an act of pure disregard from the veteran forward. Today, we are celebrating this victory and now we have to recover from this for Saturday. Having been left on the bench up to that point, he headed down the tunnel in the 90th minute (with four mins of injury time still to play).

Fans are divided after Cristiano Ronaldo stormed out of Old Trafford's bench during Manchester United's 2-0 win against Tottenham Hotspur.

This season, the veteran forward has featured for Manchester United eight times in the Premier League and scored just once. Goals from Fred and Bruno Fernandes had all but confirmed a Premier League win at home but this wasn't enough to keep the 37-year-old Portugal international happy. Here are the reactions from the supporters.

Manchester United have to release Cristiano Ronaldo if they are not to going to play him, says Rio Ferdinand, with the Portuguese “fuming” at present.

surely the manager would have known before the season started if he was going to play Ronaldo or not, if he wanted him in his team, if he was someone to build around. It’s going to be something that hampers Ten Hag going forward until the day Ronaldo leaves the club, because of how much of an icon and superstar he is.” If that’s the case, he should have let Ronaldo go. “You sit here and think why did Man United not just let him go if Ten Hag knew he didn’t want Ronaldo in his plans. If he doesn’t see Ronaldo as a starter in his team more often than not, I think he has to release him from his contract. [making it clear that he wanted to move on](https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/ronaldo-remain-man-utd-neville-game-time-insult/blt973e143d8b1fa2b5), but game time has been in short supply for an all-time great under new Red Devils boss Erik ten Hag.

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag said he will wait until Thursday to "deal with" Cristiano Ronaldo leaving early during the team's 2-0 win against ...

“I want to get the focus on this team. “I don’t pay attention (to that) today, we deal with that tomorrow,” the Dutch manager told reporters when asked about Ronaldo’s early exit. Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag said he will wait until Thursday to “deal with”

Erik Ten Hag has said he doesn't want to sell Cristiano Ronaldo but is ensure when he will return to Manchester United training.

I said I don’t want to miss him and I want him to be in the squad and I want him to get involved for every game because he has an impact.” When asked if he thinks Ronaldo will be there or if he wants to be there for the rest of the season, he simply replied "Both". He added he and Ronaldo would "talk first" but he does not want to leave him out of the squad any longer than necessary.

Erik ten Hag has warned Cristiano Ronaldo he may face a backlash from Manchester United fans after refusing to play against Tottenham Hotspur.

I want him to be in the squad and be involved for every game because he has an impact." We have to be aware of it as a team, a manager and a club." "I am open to that. We want to fulfil our ambitions. Everyone has to be aware of it and not just Cristiano. When you have top sport, you get justified and judged by the moment and how you act.