What Cristiano Ronaldo said about Ten Hag's departure from Manchester United sets the entire football world on fire

Cristiano Ronaldo has once again stirred up controversy with his latest comments about former Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag. In a recent podcast interview with former teammate Rio Ferdinand, the Portuguese superstar criticized ten Hag's assessment of the club's current capabilities.

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Ten Hag had previously stated that Manchester United were in a rebuilding phase and that fans should not expect the team to immediately challenge for the Premier League or Champions League. Ronaldo, however, disagrees strongly with this sentiment.

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"The Manchester United manager cannot say that they cannot compete to win the Premier League and the Champions League every year. This is Manchester United. You have to say something like 'maybe we don't have the potential, but we're going to try, we have to try'," Ronaldo stated.

The five-time Ballon d'Or winner went on to suggest that ten Hag could benefit from listening to former United players like Ruud van Nistelrooy, who have a deep understanding of the club's history and culture. "If ten Hag listens to Ruud van Nistelrooy, maybe he can help. He knows the club and the club should listen to the guys who are there. Rio, Keane, Scholes, and Sir Alex Ferguson. You cannot rebuild a club without knowledge," Ronaldo added.

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Ronaldo's comments are likely to spark further debate among Manchester United fans and pundits alike. While some may agree with Ronaldo's sentiment that the club should always aim for the highest honors, others may feel that ten Hag's more cautious approach is necessary given the team's recent struggles.

The Portuguese forward's departure from Old Trafford last year was marked by controversy, with reports suggesting that he had a strained relationship with ten Hag. Ronaldo's latest comments suggest that these tensions have not fully subsided.

As Manchester United continues to rebuild under ten Hag, it remains to be seen whether the club can return to the pinnacle of English and European football. Ronaldo's comments, however, serve as a reminder of the club's rich history and the high expectations that come with wearing the Manchester United shirt.