Ten Hag’s Ronaldo Criticism Overshadows Al-nassr Win as Fans React
WHO:
Sportskeeda - Piers Morgan offered to pay the fine imposed on Cristiano Ronaldo.
Sportskeeda - Piers Morgan criticized Erik ten Hag for calling Ronaldo unprofessional.
Daily Mail Sports - Erik ten Hag, Manchester United’s former manager, criticized Cristiano Ronaldo in an interview with The Athletic.
Daily Mail Sports - The articles describe Ronaldo as Portuguese and report that he made 16 appearances under Ten Hag.
Daily Mail Sports - Michael Carrick rejected Ten Hag’s allegations about Manchester United’s culture and said he had the backing of the club’s Old Trafford bosses.
Daily Mail Sports - Ten Hag accused Manchester United’s hierarchy of contributing to what he called a “toxic culture.”
Sportskeeda - Fans posted reactions to Ronaldo’s performance on X, formerly Twitter.
IJR - Ten Hag said Ronaldo let Manchester United down during his second spell at the club.
WHAT:
Sportskeeda - Portugal decided to suspend and fine Ronaldo after he walked out; the article did not state the fine amount or suspension length.
Daily Mail Sports - Al-Nassr beat Neom 1-0 in a Saudi Pro League match; Ronaldo missed a significant chance and a penalty.
Sportskeeda - Fans criticized Ronaldo’s showing despite Al-Nassr’s 1-0 win, with some saying Ten Hag “got in his head.”
Daily Mail Sports - Ten Hag alleged Ronaldo let Manchester United down, failed heart-rate tests, withdrew from training, and was a bad influence.
IJR - Ten Hag said Ronaldo was not fit, did not work hard in training or for the team, and had not prepared himself.
Sportskeeda - Ten Hag said Ronaldo told players, “Save your legs.”
Daily Mail Sports - Ten Hag said Manchester United had a “toxic culture” and described a “Madrid” trio of Ronaldo, Raphael Varane, and Casemiro in connection with player discipline.
Daily Mail Sports - Carrick said there was no “toxic culture” at Old Trafford; the article reported United had gone six games without a win.
Sportskeeda - Ten Hag advised Manchester United to “make rational decisions” when asked whether the club should sack Carrick.
WHERE:
Daily Mail Sports - The match was played in Saudi Arabia; Ten Hag’s and Ronaldo’s Manchester United association was at Old Trafford.
Daily Mail Sports - The report about Carrick was filed from Como.
IJR - Ten Hag recalled traveling to Portugal to discuss his vision with Ronaldo before taking the Manchester United job.
WHEN:
Daily Mail Sports - Ten Hag was appointed Manchester United head coach in 2022 and was sacked in October 2024.
Daily Mail Sports - Ronaldo’s difficult Al-Nassr performance came hours after Ten Hag’s interview criticizing him.
WHY:
IJR - Ten Hag said Ronaldo’s lack of fitness, preparation, and effort were reasons he let the club down.
HOW:
Daily Mail Sports - Ten Hag’s criticism appeared in a wide-ranging interview with The Athletic; fans shared their reactions on X, formerly Twitter.
Portugal has decided to suspend and fine Cristiano Ronaldo after he walked out, though the amount and length of the suspension haven’t been stated. Piers Morgan offered to pay Ronaldo’s fine. Morgan also criticized Erik ten Hag for calling Ronaldo unprofessional.