British TV personality Piers Morgan has slammed former Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag after Cristiano Ronaldo helped Portugal to another UEFA Nations League title. The 40-year-old icon found the back of the net to draw his side level before they beat Spain 5-3 on penalties to become the first team to win the competition twice.
In a post made on his X account, the presenter blasted Ten Hag for his treatment of the Portuguese superstar during their time together at the club, writing:
Cristiano Ronaldo returned to Manchester United in the summer of 2021 from Juventus for a reported € 17 million and performed impressively at the club before Ole Gunnar Solskjær was dismissed. Following the appointment of Erik Ten Hag, the legendary striker was sidelined, and his frosty relationship with the Dutchman led to the five-time Ballon d’Or winner leaving the club after he had an explosive interview with Piers Morgan.
In September last year, Cristiano Ronaldo tore into former Manchester United manager Erik Ten Hag for his statements during his time in charge of the club. The Dutchman endured a frosty relationship with the legendary forward, and the five-time Ballon d’Or winner was not impressed with how Ten Hag led the side.
In a discussion with his former teammate Rio Ferdinand on his podcast, Rio Ferdinand Presents, the legendary forward said (via GOAL):
Cristiano Ronaldo concluded by insisting :
Ronaldo’s warnings did not see an improvement from the former Ajax manager, and he was dismissed from the club the following month after a poor start that had the English giants in the bottom half of the EPL table.
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