Cristiano Ronaldo rarely communicates with the press, but this time he could not stand it and threw aside everything that hurt him. gave an hour and a half interview To The Sun journalist Piers Morgan – the publication has so far only published excerpts from him and promises to release all material on Wednesday, November 16. But what had already appeared on the tabloid website was enough to blow up the knowledge space.
The Portuguese, who did not have a permanent place in the first team, probably understood that this broadcast would not strengthen his position in the team at all. However, despite being 37 years old and far from his best form, there should be enough clubs ready to challenge for one of the best players in history. Ronaldo himself admits that he is tired of his strained relationship with head coach Erik ten Hag and being ridiculed by managers, the media and even former teammates.
“I was betrayed, people should know the truth”
Ronaldo stated that he was tired of distrust and disrespect. The five-time Golden Ball winner admitted without hesitation that he felt betrayed by the club to which he devoted many years of his career.
“I feel betrayed. I honestly shouldn’t say this, but people need to know the truth. Yes, I feel betrayed.
There are several people in the club – they did not want to see me in the team last year, not only in this, ”Ronaldo said.
“When Manchester United bought Rangnick, no one knew what happened”
Cristiano expressed his surprise at how the club does business and what kind of people it hires. In particular, the appointment of German Ralf Rangnik as the team’s interim head coach shocked him. Ronaldo also expressed bitterly that nothing has changed in the club and its infrastructure in the 12 years he has not been at Manchester United.
“I don’t know what’s going on but I don’t see any improvement at the club since Sir Alex Ferguson left, zero progress.
For example, they took Ralph Rangnick – no one understood what it was. This guy isn’t even a coach. It surprised not only me but the whole world.
Nothing has changed in the club. Same pool, jacuzzi, gym, even kitchen equipment. They are frozen in time. When I returned I thought I would see some changes, updated infrastructure. But unfortunately everything turned out like in the days when I was 20,” Ronaldo concluded.
“I don’t respect ten witches because she doesn’t respect me”
Ever since Erik ten Hag was appointed as the team’s head coach, there has been constant media coverage of tensions between him and Ronaldo. At press conferences, the expert repeatedly emphasized that Cristiano does not have a special status in the team and is the same player as everyone else. Five-time Champions League winner and 32 trophy winners did not suit this approach and did not hide his attitude towards the coach. He spoke very briefly about himself in an interview.
The actor said, “If you don’t respect me, I will never respect you.”
At the same time, ten Hag is finding support in the English football community, including former United players. His actions, including against Ronaldo, were positively evaluated by Wayne Rooney. Cristiano himself is simply baffled by this.
“I don’t understand why he criticizes me so much. Maybe because he retired and I still play at a high level. I shouldn’t have said I was better than him, but that’s true,” said the Portuguese.
Ferguson said it was impossible for me to move to City.
After leaving Juventus, Ronaldo had many options to continue his career. Especially Manchester City really wanted to take him and the football player was ready to take such a risky step. According to him, a conversation with legendary Manchester United coach Sir Alex Ferguson helped him make a decision – Ronaldo entered the Mancunians camp under him in 2003.
“I followed my heart. Sir Alex told me “You can’t go to Manchester City” and I said “Okay boss” striker.
“To build it is necessary to destroy. They will start with me – no problem”
Ronaldo believes the club cannot be competitive in its current form and serious changes are needed. The actor emphasized that if these changes start with his departure, it will not be a problem for him.
“I think the fans should know the truth. I want the best for the club, that’s why I came to Manchester United. But there are moments inside that don’t allow us to reach the top level, namely City, Liverpool and now even Arsenal. A club of this size is in the top 3. but unfortunately that doesn’t happen.
As Picasso said, you must destroy to rebuild. And if they start with me, that’s fine.
I love Manchester United, I love the fans, they are always on my side. But if they want things to unfold differently, there has to be a lot of change. What does Ferguson think about this? He knows better than anyone that the club is not going where it deserves. “Those who do not see do not want to see, they are blind,” said Ronaldo.
Source: Gazeta
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