Manchester United opened up after football star Cristiano Ronaldo claimed to be forced out of the team. On November 13, during an interview for the TalkTV tell-all with Piers Morgan, he made the controversial statement. While Morgan asked if the team is trying to force him out, the footballer responded,” Yes. Not only the coach (Erik ten Hag) but the other two or three guys there around the club…I felt betrayed.” The 35-minute clip is storming the internet. Many of Ronaldo’s fans are slamming the club for being rude to this icon. Let’s look into their statement.
Manchester United said Ronaldo should have said executives are trying to “get rid” of him
After the 37-year-old athlete’s bombshell revelation the club opens up about the issue. The club released a statement on November 14.
“The club will consider its response after the full facts have been established. Our focus remains on preparing for the second half of the season and continuing the momentum, belief, and togetherness being built among the players, manager, staff, and fans.”- the statement follows.
They, later on, said Cristiano shouldn’t have said that the executives are trying to get rid of him.
Asper Ronaldo, thinks people didn’t want him in the club, not only this year but also the previous year.
The interview comes after the team’s Nov. 13 victory against Fulham which is the last match before their six-week break for the World Cup which will start in November. 20 in Qatar. The football icon has been absent from the numerous events of the team which prove their tension before. He has also been absent from the team’s roster. While coach ten Hag was asked by the reporters why Cristiano isn’t present at such important moments. He answered that the icon was battling an illness. However, it is proved to be wrong.
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