‘Why I Don’t Have Respect For Ten Hag’ —Ronaldo

Cristiano Ronaldo has explained why he has no respect for Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag.

Ronaldo stated this In an interview with Piers Morgan for TalkTV released by The Sun on Sunday night.

“I don’t have respect for him (Ten Hag) because he doesn’t show respect for me. If you don’t have respect for me, I’m never gonna have respect for you,” Ronaldo said in the interview.

The Portuguese skipper says he feels betrayed by United for trying to force him out of the club.

“Yes [they’re trying to force me out]. Not only the coach, but the other two or three guys around the club. I felt betrayed.

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“Honestly, I don’t know. I don’t care. People should hear the truth. Yes, I feel betrayed. Some people don’t want me here not only this year, but last year too.

The 37-year-old also claimed there has been “zero progress” at the club since Sir Alex Ferguson retired in the summer of 2013.

“I don’t know what’s going on. Since Sir Alex Ferguson left I have seen not evolution in the club. The progress was zero.

“For example, an interesting point is how a club like Manchester United sacked Ole (Gunnar Solskjaer), they bring in a sporting director Ralf Rangnick which is something nobody understands. This guy is not even a coach! A big club like Manchester United bringing in a sporting director surprised not only me but all the world.

“Nothing changes. Not only the jacuzzi, the pool, even the gym. Even some points of technology, the kitchen, the chefs – who I appreciate, lovely people! They stop in time which surprised me a lot.

“I thought I would see different things, technology, infrastructure. Unfortunately, we see many things I’m used to seeing when I’m 21, 22, 23. It surprised me a lot.”

Ronaldo was also critical about former United team-mate Wayne Rooney after the Englishman said he is in danger of becoming an “unwanted distraction” at Old Trafford.

Ronaldo said: “I don’t know why he criticises me so badly…probably because he finished his career and I’m still playing at a high level.

“I’m not going to say that I’m looking better than him. Which is true…”