Ten Hag saw reluctance in declining Ronaldo: 'For the last 7 years he couldn't do it anymore'

Erik ten Hag criticized Cristiano Ronaldo for not putting in enough effort during their time together at Manchester United. He expressed disappointment over the club's current position in the Premier League, emphasizing that United is one of the world's top clubs. Ten Hag reflected on his tenure, noting successes like winning the FA Cup and League Cup, but acknowledged the team's decline since then. He stated that Ronaldo, despite his past greatness, could no longer perform at the required level and that he had to make tough decisions for the team's benefit. Ten Hag also addressed media criticism, asserting that he acted in the club's best interest.