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Ten Hag on Ronald: He didn't run when we had the ball or when we didn't
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Ten Hag on Ronald: He didn't run when we had the ball or when we didn't

Erik ten Hag, former manager of Manchester United, openly discussed his conflict with Cristiano Ronaldo during an interview with The Athletic. He stated he had high expectations for Ronaldo and even traveled to Portugal before taking over at United to explain his plans. However, ten Hag criticized Ronaldo for not being physically prepared for training sessions, noting that Ronaldo did not run whether the team had the ball or not. He argued that Ronaldo advised teammates to conserve energy during training, which ten Hag viewed as counterproductive. Their relationship deteriorated further in late 2022 when Ronaldo refused to enter a match against Tottenham and left the stadium early, leading to his suspension by the club. The situation escalated when Ronaldo claimed he felt betrayed by United and expressed disrespect for ten Hag, ultimately resulting in their mutual agreement to part ways. Ronaldo later joined Al Nassr in Saudi Arabia, while ten Hag eventually left Manchester United.

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Telegram.hr logoTelegram.hrIndependentCenter2 hr. ago
Ten Hag says Ronaldo wasn't physically ready at Manchester United: 'He betrayed the team'

Former Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has spoken openly about his strained relationship with Cristiano Ronaldo during his time at Old Trafford. He stated that Ronaldo did not meet the physical demands of the team and failed to prepare adequately for training sessions. Ten Hag emphasized that while he respected Ronaldo as one of the greatest footballers in history, he had to make rational decisions as a coach. The tensions between the two reached a peak in the fall of 2022, culminating in Ronaldo's refusal to enter a match against Tottenham and subsequently leaving the stadium early, leading to his suspension. The conflict escalated further after Ronaldo claimed in an interview with Piers Morgan that he felt betrayed by Ten Hag and did not respect him, ultimately resulting in a mutual agreement to end their contract.

Bias read (Center): The article discusses a sports-related controversy involving former players and coaches, focusing on personal and professional relationships within a football club. There is no direct political content or implication, making the lean irrelevant and thus centered.

Index.hr logoIndex.hrIndependentCenter3 hr. ago
Ten Hag on Ronald: He didn't run when we had the ball or when we didn't

Erik ten Hag, former manager of Manchester United, openly discussed his conflict with Cristiano Ronaldo during an interview with The Athletic. He stated he had high expectations for Ronaldo and even traveled to Portugal before taking over at United to explain his plans. However, ten Hag criticized Ronaldo for not being physically prepared for training sessions, noting that Ronaldo did not run whether the team had the ball or not. He argued that Ronaldo advised teammates to conserve energy during training, which ten Hag viewed as counterproductive. Their relationship deteriorated further in late 2022 when Ronaldo refused to enter a match against Tottenham and left the stadium early, leading to his suspension by the club. The situation escalated when Ronaldo claimed he felt betrayed by United and expressed disrespect for ten Hag, ultimately resulting in their mutual agreement to part ways. Ronaldo later joined Al Nassr in Saudi Arabia, while ten Hag eventually left Manchester United.

Bias read (Center): The article presents a balanced account of Erik ten Hag's criticisms toward Cristiano Ronaldo, including quotes from both parties involved. It does not favor one side over the other but rather outlines the sequence of events and perspectives from both individuals. There is no evident bias in the phr

tportal logotportalIndependentCenter3 hr. ago
The former Manchester United coach relentlessly attacked Ronaldo.

Erik ten Hag, former manager of Manchester United, has criticized Cristiano Ronaldo for his lack of commitment during training sessions while he was at the club. Ten Hag stated that he had planned to meet Ronaldo in Portugal before taking over as manager to discuss his vision for the team but felt betrayed when Ronaldo did not show up for training, whether with or without the ball. He claimed Ronaldo advised teammates to conserve energy during practice, which Ten Hag argued undermined the necessary preparation for top-level performance. The conflict between Ten Hag and Ronaldo escalated in late 2022 when Ronaldo refused to enter a match against Tottenham and left the stadium early, leading to his suspension by the club. Ronaldo later expressed feelings of being betrayed and accused Ten Hag of not respecting him, ultimately resulting in their mutual agreement to part ways. Ronaldo continued his career in Saudi Arabia, while Ten Hag eventually left Manchester United.

Bias read (Center): The article discusses a sports-related controversy involving a former football manager and a prominent player, focusing on their professional relationship and training practices. There is no political framing or commentary on policies, governance, or public figures beyond the sports context. The lea

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