After the conclusion of the final Premier League game before the World Cup, Cristiano Ronaldo made headlines by publicly criticizing his club and manager in a damning interview with Piers Morgan. Ronaldo's comments caused a stir in the soccer community.
The 37-year-old was revealed to have made stunning claims about his return to the club and the arrival of Erik ten Hag in the summer during the interview, which will air as a two-part special on TalkTV as part of Piers Morgan Uncensored on Wednesday and Thursday. The interview has already shaken the footballing world.
Ronaldo claimed that Manchester United showed a lack of empathy when his daughter was hospitalized in July, which resulted in his late return to pre-season, and he also criticized the recruitment of Ralf Rangnick, claiming that he'd "never even heard of him." Among the revelations, Ronaldo claimed that United showed a lack of empathy when his daughter was hospitalized in July, which resulted in his late return to pre-season.
About ten Hag, Ronaldo stated that he had "no respect" for his current manager, who is trying to "force him out." At the same time, he took a jab at his former teammate and strike-partner Wayne Rooney, saying that Rooney's career was over. Ronaldo is currently playing for Real Madrid.
Many supporters of Manchester United have already voiced their opinions on social media, with many of them expressing support for the Dutch manager and urging the club to "terminate his contract."