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Erik ten Hag criticizes Cristiano Ronaldo's conduct at Manchester United

Erik ten Hag Cristiano Ronaldo Manchester United The Athletic Premier League

Former Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has spoken out regarding his professional fallout with Cristiano Ronaldo, stating that the Portuguese star “let the team down, and he let me down” because tactical plans were built around his presence.

In an interview with The Athletic, Ten Hag detailed several grievances, including Ronaldo's lack of physical preparation and commitment to training. He alleged that the forward struggled to meet required fitness levels, failed to participate in certain training sessions, and did not complete required running drills following a 4-0 defeat to Brentford in August 2022. Ten Hag also claimed Ronaldo encouraged teammates to “save your legs at training,” which he believed undermined the team's standards.

The relationship between the two deteriorated significantly in October 2022 when Ronaldo refused to come on as a substitute during a match against Tottenham. This led to his exclusion from the squad for a match against Chelsea and eventually resulted in the mutual termination of his contract in November 2022 following a controversial media interview.

Ten Hag also addressed his departure from the club in October 2024, alleging that Manchester United management failed to uphold promises regarding loyalty, support, and communication, specifically citing the sale of Scott McTominay to Napoli without his consent.

Entities

Al Nassr · Cristiano Ronaldo · Erik ten Hag · Harry Kane · INEOS · Manchester United · Napoli · Scott McTominay · The Athletic

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

  • [● 2 SOURCES] Ronaldo told teammates to ‘save their legs’ during training sessions. www.vi.nl · www.sportskeeda.com
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Erik ten Hag was sacked by Manchester United in October 2024.
  • [● 2 SOURCES] Cristiano Ronaldo lacked the physical preparation required to perform at the required intensity. www.vi.nl · www.sportskeeda.com
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Ten Hag claims INEOS broke promises regarding loyalty and communication.
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Scott McTominay was sold to Napoli for £25.7 million in the summer of 2024.
  • [● 2 SOURCES] Ten Hag flew to Portugal to speak with Ronaldo before officially taking charge of Manchester United. www.vi.nl · www.sportskeeda.com

Sources

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تين هاغ يهاجم رونالدو مجدداً: خذل الفريق ولم يلتزم بالعمل البدني » السعودية الإخبارية [alsaudi.news]
Ерик тен Хаг с шокиращи разкрития: Кристиано Роналдо ни предаде, а ръководството подхранваше токсична култура [dsport.bg]
Former Man Utd players could help more instead of criticising, says Ten Hag [www.formosadeportiva.com.ar]
Ronaldo Let Man United Down – Ten Hag - KapitalFM 92.9 Abuja [kapitalfm.gov.ng]
United'daki hocasından Ronaldo'ya sert eleştiri [www.kibrismanset.com]
Ten Hag Otvoreno: Uprava Junajteda Me Prevarila Oko Mektominija | Sportske Vijesti Crne Gore [mesport.me]
تن هاغ يكشف أزمة رونالدو: لا يتدرب.. وكان يحرض اللاعبين [www.q8news.com]
Ten Hag me akuza ndaj Ronaldos [teve1.info]
Ten Hag acusa Cristiano Ronaldo de falta de preparo no United [brasilemfolhas.com.br]
Тен Хаг откри детали за конфликтот со Роналдо: „Го изневери тимот, не тренираше доволно“ - МакФудбал [makfudbal.mk]
Erik ten Hag Bongkar Masalah Ronaldo Saat di Manchester United [sport.harianjogja.com]
Τεν Χαγκ: «Ο Ρονάλντο απογοήτευσε την ομάδα και εμένα» [www.sportal.gr]
Ten Hag kritizuje Ronalda. Tvrdí, že zapríčinil zlyhanie Manchestru United - Športový magazín [www.sportovymagazin.sk]
Aston Villa Face £43m Dilemma Over Unwanted Winger [the4thofficial.net]
‘He Let Manchester United Down’ – Ten Hag Recounts Fallout [theglittersonline.com.ng]
Champions League – Napoli, Scott McTominay una doppietta per due… [www.clubdoria46.it]
Lluvia de ataques a Cristiano del técnico que lo condenó: "Decepcionó al equipo y me falló a mí" [www.esdiario.com]
Cristiano Ronaldo y Erik ten Hag: la ruptura que marcó al Manchester United [www.extra.ec]
Who could replace Michael Carrick? The contenders emerging for 'hardest job in world football' as Manchester United crisis deepens [football360.com.au]
'It hurts a lot' — Carrick says he 'understands' Old Trafford boos after Tottenham draw [g3.football]
La dura revelación de un extécnico de Cristiano Ronaldo: "Le falló al equipo y me falló a mí" [mendozatoday.com.ar]
Ronaldo Let Man United Down - Ten Hag [newscentraltv.com]
Бившият мениджър на Манчестър Юнайтед Ерик тен Хаг отправи остри [novini247.com]
'Alguns são afetados': Ten Hag revela incômodo no United com críticas de ídolos [trivela.com.br]
Técnico aponta falta de empenho de cristiano ronaldo no united [saobentoemfoco.com.br]
Carrick disagrees with Ten Hag's 'toxic' Man Utd claims [www.soccernews.com]
Тен Хаг во Јунајтед никој не го слушал, му продале голгетер за кој тој кажал да остане! [sport1.mk]
18 milionów euro za nastolatka z Holandii. Ruud Nijstad na celowniku Manchesteru United [sport1.pl]
What did Bruno Fernandes say about Man United tactics? Red Devils captain questions Michael Carrick after Como loss [www.sportingnews.com]
Ten Hag: Man Utd Broke Promises Over McTominay [thefalse9.com]
Тен Хаг со „отровни стрели“ кон Роналдо: Го изневери Јунајтед, морав да донесам рационална одлука! [tocka.com.mk]
'Ele não corria': Ten Hag revela bastidores da crise com Cristiano Ronaldo no Manchester United [trivela.com.br]
Ten Hag onthult wat er achter zijn rug speelde bij United: "Toch verbaasde het me" [www.twenteinsite.nl]
Ten Hag rekent af met Ronaldo: “Voelt zich groter dan de club” [www.voetbalbelgie.be]
«Ele já não corria, nem com a bola nem sem ela»: Ten Hag arrasa Cristiano Ronaldo [www.abola.pt]
Ronaldo let Manchester United down - Ten Hag [www.adomonline.com]
Cristiano Ronaldo ‘let Man United down’ as Erik ten Hag delivers critical verdict on legendary forward - Sports Mole [www.sportsmole.co.uk]
Erik ten Hag sebut Cristiano Ronaldo mengecewakan Manchester United [www.antaranews.com]
"خذلني" و"لم يركض".. تين هاغ يطلق تصريحات نارية بحق رونالدو | CNN Arabic | CNN [arabic.cnn.com]
McTominay, l'ex allenatore Ten Hag: ''Per me era intoccabile. Cessione al Napoli deludente e imbarazzante'' [www.areanapoli.it]
تين هاج: رونالدو خذل مانشستر يونايتد [arriyadiyah.com]
Ten Hag Ungkap Penyesalan Terbesarnya saat Melatih Manchester United [www.liputan6.com]
I numeri di McTominay in Napoli-Bodo/Glimt: 100% di passaggi riusciti [www.calcionapoli24.it]
Erik ten Hag names player he "fought for" to sign at Man United but the club failed him [www.caughtoffside.com]
Ten Hag Accuses Cristiano Ronaldo Of Letting Man United Down [www.completesports.com]
تين هاج: رونالدو خذلني.. واضطررت لاتخاذ قرار عقلاني في مانشستر يونايتد [www.elbalad.news]
Ronaldo let Man Utd down says Ten Hag [www.enca.com]
Ten Hag confrontó a Cristiano Ronaldo: ‘no corría’ | Excélsior [www.excelsior.com.mx]
Erik Ten Hag rupe tăcerea în cazul Ronaldo! Ce i-a reproșat antrenorul din perioada Manchester United [www.fanatik.ro]
Carrick: ‘Como are a really good team, United want to control the game’ [football-italia.net]
Man Utd sent clear verdict on appointing ex-Bayern Munich manager to replace Michael Carrick [www.football365.com]
Ten Hag, decepcionado con Cristiano Ronaldo: «Habíamos hecho planes contando con él» - Fútbol Centroamérica [futbolcentroamerica.com]
Ξέσπασε ο Τεν Χαγκ για Κριστιάνο: «Δεν μπορούσε να τρέξει, μας απογοήτευσε» [www.gazzetta.gr]
Erik ten Hag calls out Man Utd legends and reveals what players think about relentless criticism [www.gbnews.com]
United'daki hocasından Ronaldo'ya sert eleştiri [www.indyturk.com]
Ten Hag says Ronaldo let Manchester United down during 2022‑23 season [kenya-today.com]
‘He Let The Team Down’: Erik Ten Hag Blasts Cristiano Ronaldo During Manchester United [www.newsx.com]
5 Shocking details Ten Hag revealed about Cristiano Ronaldo [notjustok.com]
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« Il m'a laissé tomber » : Erik ten Hag règle ses comptes avec Cristiano Ronaldo [www.sofoot.com]
Ten Hag tố Ronaldo lười biếng tại Man United [soha.vn]
Były trener nie certolił się ws. Ronaldo. "Zawiódł zespół i mnie" [www.sport.pl]
"Im Stich gelassen": Ex-Trainer teilt gegen Cristiano Ronaldo aus [www.t-online.de]
"Junajted u krizi? To vi izmišljate" [sportal.blic.rs]
Erik ten Hag reveals he tried to sign Garnacho for Bayer Leverkusen [www.sportbible.com]
Te słowa nie spodobają się Ronaldo. Tak podsumował pracę z nim [sportowefakty.wp.pl]
Si do të dukej formacioni i Man Utd nëse Ten Hag do të siguronte katër ‘transferimet e ëndrrave’? [telegrafi.com]
Ronaldo let Man Utd down says Ten Hag [thefrontierpost.com]
"For sure we were in contact": Ten Hag details shocking reason why Danny Welbeck's Man United return collapsed [thepeoplesperson.com]
Ten Hag tố Ronaldo lười biếng tại Man United [tienphong.vn]
McTominay a Sky: "Sono vicino alla forma migliore! De Bruyne incredibile, è facile giocare con lui” [www.tuttonapoli.net]
Erik ten Hag - Ut mot Ronaldo: - Han sviktet meg [www.dagbladet.no]
Ten Hag weidt uit over confrontatie met Ronaldo: 'Hij liet mij en de ploeg vallen' [www.vi.nl]
Oud-trainer haalt opnieuw uit naar Ronaldo: 'Acteert groter te zijn dan de club' [www.voetbalprimeur.be]
Ten Hag haalt opnieuw uit naar Ronaldo: 'Acteert groter te zijn dan de club' [www.voetbalprimeur.nl]
"Il a laissé tomber l'équipe" : Erik ten Hag vide son sac à propos de Cristiano Ronaldo - Tout le foot [www.walfoot.be]
Тен Хаг о Роналду: Изневерио је и Јунајтед и мене [zurnal.politika.rs]
Ex-ManUtd-Coach ten Hag schiesst scharf gegen Ronaldo [www.blick.ch]
Cristiano Ronaldo Let Manchester United Down, Says Erik Ten Hag [www.deccanchronicle.com]
Erik ten Hag Criticizes Cristiano Ronaldo's Fitness and Leadership in Explosive Interview [gulfnews.com]
Erik ten Hag reveals Man Utd star who 'let him down' and fury over £25m deal [metro.co.uk]
Six Key Talking Points From Erik ten Hag’s Second Unloading on Man Utd [www.si.com]
"He was telling the players, 'Save your legs'" - Erik ten Hag on how Cristiano Ronaldo let Manchester United down with poor preparation [www.sportskeeda.com]
Ten Hag attackiert Ronaldo: "Er hat uns im Stich gelassen" [www.n-tv.de]
Erik ten Hag accuses Cristiano Ronaldo of ‘letting down’ Manchester United [www.theguardian.com]