Erik ten Hag criticizes Cristiano Ronaldo's fitness in interview

In a long interview with The Athletic, former Man United manager Erik ten Hag reportedly questioned Cristiano Ronaldo's fitness and said Ronaldo let him down. Coverage also reports he criticized the club's board.

Timeline

1. 20 Oct, 08:46 UTCGulf News runs 'He let me down' fitness quote
2. 20 Oct, 09:00 UTCPicked up on Google Trends
3. 20 Oct, 09:00 UTCNYT republishes Athletic interview on Ronaldo tension
4. 20 Oct, 09:00 UTCThe Sun reports Ten Hag confronted Ronaldo over slacking

Top sources

• erik ten hagGoogle Trends
• 'He let me down': Erik ten Hag questions Cristiano Ronaldo's fitness in explosive interviewGulf News
• Man Utd: Ten Hag says INEOS 'agreed' not to sell McTominay in one of five broken promisesFootball365
• ‘I’ve spoken to Frenkie de Jong so many times about a transfer, but he really didn’t want to’Goal.com
• Erik ten Hag hits out at Man United board and admits 'embarrassment' over Scott McTominayManchester Evening News
• Erik ten Hag blasts Man Utd for broken 'promises' that led to his sacking including 'embarrassing' Ibiza transfer summitThe Sun
• Erik ten Hag blasts Cristiano Ronaldo for 'letting Man Utd down' and reveals moment he confronted him for slackingThe Sun