Ronaldo returned to United from Juventus on a two-year contract in August 2021, returning to the club where he won eight major championships between 2003 and 2009.

In an interview with Piers Morgan for TalkTV, which aired on Sunday, Ronaldo was questioned if United's leadership was attempting to force him out of the club.

"Yes, not only the coach (Ten Hag), but two or three other club members as well. "I felt betrayed," he reported.

Yes, I feel misled, and I have the impression that some individuals do not want me here, not only this year but also last year.

Ten Hag reported last month that Ronaldo declined to come on as a substitute against Tottenham Hotspur when the forward strolled down the tunnel with a few minutes remained in the game after having been left on the bench.

The following Saturday against Chelsea, he was not included in the roster.

The 37-year-old striker, who will lead Portugal at the World Cup in Qatar, stated of Ten Hag, "I have no respect for him because he does not respect me. If you do not respect me, then I will never respect you."

Reuters did not receive an immediate response from United when they requested a comment. Ten Hag stated after the Tottenham match that Ronaldo remained "an vital member of the squad." Read entire account

Ronaldo stated that Manchester United did not assist him in July when his daughter was hospitalized. When he arrived late for preseason training, he said the organization had doubts about him and lacked empathy.

He stated, "I believe the fans should know the truth."

"I wish the club the best. This is the reason I joined Manchester United.

"However, there are internal factors that prevent (us) from reaching the same level as City, Liverpool, and even Arsenal... a club of this size should be at the top of the tree, but they are not."

Former Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson, who retired in 2013, was Ronaldo's first boss. The Portuguese stated that Ferguson shares his perspective on the club.

"No progress was made." Since Sir Alex (Ferguson) departed the club, I have not observed any evolution. Ronaldo asserted that nothing had changed.

"He understands better than anyone else that the club is not where it ought to be.

"He's aware. Everyone is aware. Those who cannot see that... They are blind because they do not wish to see."

Ronaldo was also critical of the club's decision last season to replace former colleague and manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer with Ralf Rangnick.

Rangnick left his position as director of sport and development at Russian club Lokomotiv Moscow to become the manager at Old Trafford.

"After firing Ole, the club hired Ralf Rangnick as its new sporting director, which no one can comprehend," Ronaldo stated.

This individual is not even a coach. A major club like Manchester United appointing a sporting director astounded me and the entire world."