Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag says Cristiano Ronaldo “let the team down” during their time together in the forward’s second spell at Old Trafford. Multiple outlets report that Ten Hag links the breakdown of their relationship to concerns over Ronaldo’s preparation and training, including allegations that Ronaldo did not meet fitness requirements.
The reports draw on Ten Hag’s comments as well as prior reporting around their fallout, including claims that Ronaldo struggled with conditioning and sometimes withdrew from training sessions. Some outlets also describe Ten Hag’s broader critique as unprofessionalism and point to the role these issues played in tensions at the club.
While the sources generally agree on the substance of Ten Hag’s criticism—fitness, preparation, and commitment differences—outlets vary in emphasis. Some focus on the training-related details, while others frame it as an unprofessional conduct issue and discuss the wider impact on team dynamics and Ten Hag’s working relationship with both Ronaldo and the club environment.
