‘He let Manchester United down’ – Ten Hag recounts fallout with Ronaldo

Vanguard News | 20-10-2026 11:49am |

Former Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has accused Cristiano Ronaldo of letting both the club and him down during their time together at Old Trafford. In an exclusive interview with The Athletic, Ten Hag alleged that the Portuguese forward failed to meet the team's fitness and training standards. He said he had flown to Portugal to speak with Ronaldo about his aims before joining United, adding that he had to make a rational decision as manager. Despite the criticism, Ten Hag described Ronaldo as one of the greatest players in football history and said he respected him greatly.

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