Ten Hag says Ronaldo let Manchester United down during tenure
ESPN Soccer • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 20, 2026, 10:00 AM
Last updated Oct 20, 2026
Erik ten Hag, the former Manchester United head coach, disclosed that his relationship with Cristiano Ronaldo became strained at times during his second tenure at Old Trafford. Ten Hag remarked that Ronaldo "let the team down" in this period. The comments shed light on the turbulent dynamics between the player and coach that characterized their time together. As both figures move on, the implications of this strained relationship could influence future decisions for the club and its roster management.
- •Erik ten Hag managed Manchester United before leaving the position.
- •Cristiano Ronaldo had multiple issues during his second stint at the club.
- •Ten Hag characterized Ronaldo's impact as letting the team down.
- •The strained relationship influenced team dynamics at Old Trafford.
- 10:37 AMESPN Soccer — Ten Hag: Ronaldo let Man United down
"Former Manchester United head coach Erik ten Hag has revealed that he had a strained relationship with Cristiano Ronaldo at times during his reign, who "let the team down" in his second stint at Old Trafford.
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