Ronaldo

Cristiano Ronaldo left Old Trafford before the final whistle as Manchester United beat Tottenham Hotspur 2-0 on Wednesday, sources have told ESPN.

[Ten Hag labelled their actions "unacceptable"](/soccer/manchester-united-engman_utd/story/4712208/ten-hag-clashes-with-ronaldo-over-man-united-friendly-exit-it-is-unacceptable) and said players should always stay to watch the end of matches. I have to correct myself, not just 11 players, but the substitutes who came on -- it was a squad performance. He was seen leaving in the 90th minute, before four minutes of stoppage time had been played. "We deal with that [Ronaldo] tomorrow. [said he would "deal with" Ronaldo](/soccer/story/4776136/cristiano-ronaldo-man-united-striker-will-be-dealt-with-after-walking-down-tunnel-early-erik-ten-hag) on Thursday, saying that he preferred to talk about the performance of his team in the immediate aftermath of the game. [Cristiano Ronaldo](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/22774/Cristiano-Ronaldo) left Old Trafford before the final whistle as [Manchester United](/soccer/team?id=360) beat [Tottenham Hotspur](/soccer/team?id=367) 2-0 on Wednesday, and he was not present when manager Erik ten Hag and the players returned to the dressing room, sources have told ESPN.

Cristiano Ronaldo, the five-time Ballon d'Or winner, took his display of frustration with Manchester United Manager Erik ten Hag to a new level.

We don’t need distractions like that, and that’s a disappointment, I would say.” I just think there is only one way this needs to go now,” Richards told BBC Radio 4 (via the BBC). “We are in transition. “It is so poor.” Ronaldo’s exit came after ten Hag had made three of the five permitted substitutions. I didn’t speak to him after.

Player's reaction to being left out of win over Spurs will bolster Erik ten Hag's assessment that he is now peripheral to United.

Few clubs are able to afford a player with Ronaldo’s salary, which was the prevailing reason why he did not depart in summer. The manager will be conscious Ronaldo can still be a potent weapon – predominantly from the bench – so expect him to offer calm dispatches at Friday’s media briefing when being quizzed on the affair, the player’s worth and his future. But what he could do is accept this while continuing to fight – in the correct way – for a starting berth. This, too, was a squad member who at the start of the summer had sent out smoke signals that [he wished to leave](https://www.theguardian.com/football/2022/jul/02/cristiano-ronaldo-tells-manchester-united-he-wants-to-leave). It is hardly Ronaldo’s fault he is in the winter of a sparkling career. Fans witnessed the finest display of their team in recent memory and saw a man who draws about £500,000 a week sulk because Scott McTominay, Christian Eriksen and Anthony Elanga were preferred when his manager made changes.

Manchester United beat Tottenham in the Premier League last night - but all eyes were on Cristiano Ronaldo.

on the situation in his post-match press conference. Manchester United beat Tottenham in the Premier League last night - but all eyes were on Cristiano Ronaldo. Manager Erik ten Hag refused to be drawn on the situation in his post-match press conference.

Cristiano Ronaldo walked down the Old Trafford tunnel before the end of Manchester United's 2-0 win over Tottenham Hotspur on Wednesday night.

It's not ideal, as it is going to be the first thing Erik ten Hag is asked about in his press conference, not the result." "That is a player that wanted to get on the pitch, but didn't. Erik ten Hag gives his reaction to Cristiano Ronaldo walking down the tunnel before the end of Ronaldo started Man United's previous match, a goalless draw with Newcastle United last Sunday, but returned to the bench for the visit of Tottenham. As the clock ticked towards 90 minutes, and with his team on the attack, Ronaldo opted to make an early escape. Cristiano Ronaldo walked down the Old Trafford tunnel before the end of Manchester United's 2-0 win over Tottenham Hotspur on Wednesday night.

After United used all five of their substitutions against Spurs, Portuguese striker made a quick exit straight down the Old Trafford tunnel.

"Today I enjoyed the performance. I will deal with that tomorrow. "I want to focus on the team, it was a magnificent team performance."

Goals from Fred and Bruno Fernandes were enough for Manchester United to beat Tottenham Hotspur, but it was Cristiano Ronaldo who took the headlines.

“When there’s three or four players that can get man of the match, you know it’s been a fantastic performance. And when he headed down the tunnel before the end of the match, the scrutiny only intensified. This was a brilliant performance from United and we don’t need to speak about Ronaldo every day,” Thierry Henry added on Amazon Prime Video Sport. "I think no player is happy when he [is taken] off, and especially not Ronaldo, I understand that,” said Ten Hag. We are celebrating this victory and now we must recover." "I will deal with that tomorrow.

Cristiano Ronaldo has been dropped from the Man Utd starting line-up for the Premier League clash with Tottenham at Old Trafford.

The moment Marcus came in, we were getting more dynamic in front and that is what we need today, to break that line and also to build up this game. WHAT THEY SAID: Explaining the decision to United's official media channels, Ten Hag said: "You think about games over 90 minutes, I think to start this is the best. The veteran superstar scored a hat-trick in the corresponding fixture last season but drew a blank against Newcastle at the weekend - and was

FUMING Erik ten Hag will "deal" with Cristiano Ronaldo after the stroppy forward stormed down the tunnel before full-time against Spurs.The 37-year-ol.

I blame the Glazers. "It's not like he can sneak out at the halfway line. A fan said: "I like Ronaldo but walking off with about 2 minutes left of the game just to cause a scene is a bit silly." "I think that's disrespectful to the team, to the manager, to the fans. [tweeted](https://twitter.com/markgoldbridge/status/1582840025775235072): "Ronaldo walks off down the tunnel.... And fuming boss Ten Hag has said he will "deal" with the wantaway star on Thursday.

Manchester United beat Tottenham Hotspur at Old Trafford on Wednesday night, but Cristiano Ronaldo appeared to be unhappy after being left as an unused ...

"It's a difficult situation because, for him [Erik ten Hag], we're talking about the best player in the world, maybe the best player we've ever seen, so he's under pressure from that point of view. "I understand his frustration that he's not been able to get on the pitch but if you look at the bigger picture his team have put in a really good performance tonight," commentator Alan Shearer said on Amazon Prime Video. United's victory over Spurs saw them go fifth in the Premier League table, just four points behind their Wednesday night opponents. Ten Hag made a late double-change, introducing Anthony Elanga and Christian Eriksen, but Ronaldo remained on the sidelines while the manager used just three of his available five substitutions. Ronaldo had started the last home game against However, Ronaldo was left on the bench by manager Erik ten Hag.

Unused substitute Cristiano Ronaldo stormed down the tunnel with four minutes left to play of Man Utd's 2-0 win over Tottenham on Wednesday.

THE BIGGER PICTURE: Seeing as Ten Hag had two more substitutes to potentially play, this was an act of pure disregard from the veteran forward. Today, we are celebrating this victory and now we have to recover from this for Saturday. Having been left on the bench up to that point, he headed down the tunnel in the 90th minute (with four mins of injury time still to play).

Cristiano Ronaldo made headline news again as he walked off down the tunnel before full-time of Manchester United's impressive 2-0 win over Tottenham at Old ...

He allowed Bruno Fernandes to play higher to dictate the game. It is tough but makes things difficult for the manager.” Alan Shearer, who was commentating on the game, added: “I understand Cristiano Ronaldo’s frustration but look at the bigger picture and the team put in a really good performance.

Man United welcome Spurs to Old Trafford on Wednesday and Erik ten Hag has explained his team selection for the match.

He [Eriksen] was ill as well at the weekend. "He came back yesterday. You saw at the moment Marcus came in, we were getting more dynamic in front.

Cristiano Ronaldo has been dropped from Manchester United's line-up to face Tottenham in the Premier League.The decision comes after the Portuguese.

“I have to deal with all the players expectations and developing this team. [Ronaldo was then criticised for his reaction to a 72nd minute substitution](https://talksport.com/football/1222507/cristiano-ronaldo-dropped-erik-ten-hag-man-utd-danny-murphy/), shaking his head as he stropped his way off the pitch, ending his chances of scoring in the match. He will come on and he could make the difference.

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag says he will "deal with" Cristiano Ronaldo after the unused substitute walked down the tunnel before the end of the ...

Manny: Ronaldo walking down the tunnel instead of staying to celebrate the win with his team-mates pretty much sums his attitude up. He'll always be a legend at Old Trafford but he needs dropping from the squad as he's now doing more harm than good. [everything you need to know](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/57783516)to make sure you never miss a moment [Everything United - go straight to all the best content](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/teams/manchester-united) ['Pouting' Ronaldo must not overshadow emphatic display by Red Devils](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/63323017) [All the latest Manchester United news, analysis and fan views in one place](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/teams/manchester-united) [You can now get Man Utd news notifications in the BBC Sport app - find out more](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/62294536) [Podcast: The Devils' Advocate - listen to the latest episode on BBC Sounds](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/brand/p00500pg) [Sunday's 0-0 draw](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/63189781) Ten Hag said he had "no problem" with Ronaldo's negative reaction, but added the Portuguese must convince him "he has to stay on". [in Wednesday's 2-0 home win](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/63224228), Ronaldo decided to leave the bench early and disappeared down the Old Trafford tunnel.

Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag says he will deal with Cristiano Ronaldo on Thursday after the Portuguese walked down the tunnel before the end of the ...

“For sure when the level is high, we are going to struggle. I don't pay attention to that, I will deal with that tomorrow. “Today I enjoyed the performance. I will deal with that tomorrow. “I am pleased with that. “It was a performance also from the subs that came on.

Plus: Reality check for Antonio Conte and Spurs; A sick Declan Rice urges West Ham to rise to big occasions after Anfield defeat, Everton going backwards.

His side may have lost the bragging rights on the south coast, but there is no need for him to panic. It took Forest 59 minutes to record a touch in the Brighton box and they managed just three shots on Sanchez's goal. It's certainly a start but such lack of adventure and freedom in their play must be hard for Cooper to watch. "He's an important player on and off the field, he's got the experience," he said. I've done it a few times this season [changed formation], and the game is moving more in this direction." He attributed this increase in goalscoring to a change in his mindset implemented by Vieira. His forward play in the second half was simply wonderful and his goal brilliantly taken. His third goal in his last four appearances was a forceful header into the ground and past Lukasz Fabianski in the West Ham goal. The most that a Conte side has conceded in a top-flight game - and there have been 318 of them in England and Italy. But his detractors might point instead to the paucity of his attacking ambition. This was a miserable night for the Italian and his team. Conte pointed to "simple mistakes" being the reason for this defeat.

The superstar forward has fallen out of the regular Manchester United rotation, and did not look pleased at the end of Wednesday's win over Tottenham.

[Chelsea’s Graham Potter: Pulisic ‘Pushing for a Start’](https://www.si.com/soccer/2022/10/19/christian-pulisic-chelsea-graham-potter-usmnt?utm_source=recommendations&utm_medium=in-article&utm_campaign=end-of-story) [Norwich Manager Eases Fears Over U.S. With the situation as it is, speculation will continue to swirl about how long Ronaldo will stick with the club. Ronaldo, who rejoined United last August, has fallen out of favor with new manager Erik ten Hag, slipping out of the starting lineup. In seven games this season, Ronaldo has played fewer than 45 minutes. “I will deal with that tomorrow, not today,” ten Hag said, That run includes Wednesday’s 2–0 win third-place Tottenham, which had the Red Devils smiling, with one notable exception: star forward Cristiano Ronaldo.

Erik ten Hag says he will "deal with" Cristiano Ronaldo after the striker walked down the tunnel before the end of Man United's win over Tottenham.

We are a team and you have to stay to the end." "We deal with that [Ronaldo] tomorrow. "For everyone.

Manchester United beat Tottenham Hotspur at Old Trafford on Wednesday but Cristiano Ronaldo showed his displeasure after being an unused substitute by Erik ...

[Tell us what you think here.](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/cristiano-ronaldo-man-united-spurs-28284652#comments-section) [Have Your Say](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/cristiano-ronaldo-man-united-spurs-28284652#comments-section)! [Martinez explained after the game](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/lisandro-martinezs-comments-cristiano-ronaldo-28283804) : "I didn't see anything (of Ronaldo leaving). The [Premier League](https://www.irishmirror.ie/all-about/premier-league), so exciting." [Goals from Fred and Bruno Fernandes secured a deserved win for a dominant United side](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/man-utd-tottenham-premier-league-28283164) on Wednesday night, as Ronaldo was an unused substitute for the side’s best performance of the season. [Cristiano Ronaldo](https://www.irishmirror.ie/all-about/cristiano-ronaldo) has been accused of showing “disrespect” to his Manchester United teammates by leaving before the final whistle of his side's win over [Tottenham](https://www.irishmirror.ie/all-about/tottenham-hotspur-fc).

Cristiano Ronaldo storms down Old Trafford tunnel before end of Man Utds victory over Tottenham after being unused substitute; the 37-year-old watched from ...

It is just going to get uglier as the season goes on. "You can call it petulant or a drama queen but United knew who they were signing. But you don't keep Ronaldo to sit on the bench. I just felt this incredible pathos because he's only got one or two years left now at the top level. "The manager kept him. He should have been let go before the transfer window. In his post-match press conference, Ten Hag added: "I don't pay attention to that, I will deal with that tomorrow. He had four or five good options. It was also a performance from the substitutes who came on. This idea he didn't have options is rubbish. "If Ronaldo has done that, it's an absolute disgrace," Mills told Soccer Special. "It was magnificent from all 11 players.

Cristiano Ronaldo left Old Trafford before the final whistle after being an unused substitute in Manchester United's 2-0 win over Tottenham Hotspur.

[Scott McTominay](https://staging2.theathletic.com/football/player/scott-mctominay-rXernJIkIW9dTOdt/), [Anthony Elanga](https://staging2.theathletic.com/football/player/anthony-elanga-uKN8FLpn0sEWhKMj/) and [Christian Eriksen](https://staging2.theathletic.com/football/player/christian-eriksen-IdnyhU0AWBdF3utd/). I want to focus on this team, it was a magnificent performance from all 11 players. [Fred](https://staging2.theathletic.com/football/player/fred-SH3uaPEfAVNkJbik/) and [Bruno Fernandes](https://staging2.theathletic.com/football/player/bruno-fernandes-qr6VV7sJwbrbqULf/).

Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag says he will deal with Cristiano Ronaldo on Thursday after the Portuguese left the bench and walked down the tunnel ...

"For sure when the level is high, we are going to struggle. "Today I enjoyed the performance. I will deal with that tomorrow," he said, speaking on Amazon Prime Video. "I am pleased with that. It was a squad performance. "It was a performance also from the subs that came on.

The former Manchester United player seemingly tried to play down the severity of the situation surrounding Cristiano Ronaldo leaving the pitch early during ...

[HAVE YOUR SAY!](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/manutd-evra-ronaldo-tenhag-treatment-28284936#comment-wrapper) Was Ronaldo wrong to storm down the tunnel before full-time? [Manchester United's](https://www.irishmirror.ie/all-about/manchester-united-fc) 2-0 win over [Tottenham](https://www.irishmirror.ie/all-about/tottenham-hotspur-fc) was arguably their most dominant display to date under [Erik ten Hag,](https://www.irishmirror.ie/all-about/erik-ten-hag) but come full-time there was only one incident anyone was talking about. "I want to stay on United performance, not to protect Cristiano Ronaldo. United legend Evra also touched on the controversy while on punditry duty for Amazon Prime. [Patrice Evra](https://www.irishmirror.ie/all-about/patrice-evra) has offered up a new theory as to why [Cristiano Ronaldo](https://www.irishmirror.ie/all-about/cristiano-ronaldo) stormed down the Old Trafford tunnel early - he needed treatment. Ten Hag's remarks during his post-match presser were eye-opening as he revealed he had not given the forward permission to leave the field early.