Cristiano Ronaldo Piers Morgan Interview: Manchester United talisman Cristiano Ronaldo is set to be fined £1m for his explosive revelations in an interview with British broadcaster Piers Morgan. The Portuguese captain had blasted head coach Erik Ten Hag, the club’s board and its standards in the interview which spread like wildfire. Follow Premier League & Ronaldo Man United fallout saga updates with InsideSport.IN
Cristiano Ronaldo Piers Morgan Interview: Manchester United talisman lands in HOT SOUP, to be FINED £1m for EXPLOSIVE revelations – Check OUT
According to a report in metro.co.uk, the talismanic forward has landed in a hot soup after the interview as the club is set to fine him. The 20-time Premier League champions, meanwhile, are looking into the facts of the matter and will take an official decision once its established.
“The club will consider its response after the full facts have been established,” Manchester United said in a statement.
“Our focus remains on preparing for the second half of the season and continuing the momentum, belief and togetherness being built among the players, manager, staff, and fans.”
The situation for Ronaldo comes after he was fined two weeks’ wages for refusing to come on from the bench and walking down the tunnel before the final whistle during Manchester United’s win over Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League.
Cristiano Ronaldo is expected to be fined at least £1 million for his interview with Piers Morgan. [@MetroUK] #mufc
— The United Stand (@UnitedStandMUFC) November 14, 2022
Cristiano Ronaldo Piers Morgan Interview: Manchester United talisman lands in HOT SOUP, to be FINED £1m for EXPLOSIVE revelations – Check OUT
Ronaldo admitted that he felt ‘betrayed’ at Manchester United ever since re-joining the club. The forward did not mince any words during the interview as he mentioned that he has no respect for manager Erik ten Hag as feels that he is being forced out of the club.
When asked if United’s hierarchy were trying to force him out of the club, Ronaldo said: “Yes, not only the coach [Erik ten Hag], but another two or three guys around the club. I felt betrayed.”
When quizzed again if senior club executives were trying to oust him, the 37-year-old said: “I don’t care. People should listen to the truth.
“Yes, I felt betrayed and I felt like some people don’t want me here, not only this year but last year too.”
“I don’t have respect for him because he doesn’t show respect for me,” Ronaldo told Morgan. “If you don’t have respect for me, I’m never gonna have respect for you.”
The Portuguese was absent from Manchester United’s squad against Aston Villa in the Carabao Cup fixture owing to illness. He was eager to leave the club at the beginning of the season but with no takers he decided to remain at the Premier League club.
Ten Hag, meanwhile, has not considered Ronaldo as a first-choice forward option in the Premier League as he continues to play second fiddle to Marcus Rashford and Anthony Martial.
