Cristiano Ronaldo reignited his feud with Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag by criticizing his leadership in a recent interview. Ronaldo accused Ten Hag of lacking ambition, specifically mentioning that a United manager should never downplay the club’s potential to fight for major titles like the Premier League or the Champions League. Ronaldo also called for a complete rebuild of the club and suggested that Ten Hag does not fully understand the scale of Manchester United
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In response, Ten Hag dismissed Ronaldo’s comments, emphasizing that they did not affect him. He pointed out that Ronaldo is far removed from Manchester, playing in Saudi Arabia, and reiterated that everyone is entitled to their opinion.
 The tension between the two dates back to Ronaldo’s departure from the club in 2022, following a public fallout with Ten Hag.
“He said that Man United can’t win the Premier League. He said this, if you read the article very well.”
“Ronaldo is far away in Saudi, far away from Manchester. Everyone have an opinion. It’s ok!”. He said
Ronaldo further stressed that Manchester United needs a complete overhaul, suggesting that the club’s issues go beyond just managerial decisions. He hinted that the failure to integrate former players into advisory roles has contributed to United’s struggles. Ronaldo pointed to club legends like Ruud van Nistelrooy, Roy Keane, and Ferdinand as figures who could help guide the team back to glory, believing that their experience and understanding of the club’s values are sorely needed​
This exchange is part of a larger narrative surrounding Ten Hag’s leadership, especially as Manchester United faces challenges on the pitch. Ronaldo’s comments have further highlighted the pressure Ten Hag is under, raising questions about whether the club will heed any of Ronaldo’s suggestions or continue its current trajectory.
