Ronaldo

CRISTIANO RONALDO is hoping to win his first World Cup with Portugal in Qatar this winter.The 37-year-old has cemented his place as one of the best pl.

Why does Cristiano Ronaldo stand sideways during Portugal's national anthem? The forward does this in order to face the Portugal flag during the national anthem, a patriotic gesture from CR7. Why does Cristiano Ronaldo stand sideways during Portugal’s national anthem?

Ronaldo was named on the bench against Spurs and saw his team-mates take control of the game thanks to second-half goals from Fred and Bruno Fernandes. After ...

“For sure when the level is high, we are going to struggle. “Today I enjoyed the performance. I will deal with that tomorrow. “I am pleased with that. It was a squad performance. “It was a performance also from the subs that came on.

Cristiano Ronaldo left Old Trafford before the final whistle after being an unused substitute in Manchester United's 2-0 win over Tottenham Hotspur.

[Scott McTominay](https://staging2.theathletic.com/football/player/scott-mctominay-rXernJIkIW9dTOdt/), [Anthony Elanga](https://staging2.theathletic.com/football/player/anthony-elanga-uKN8FLpn0sEWhKMj/) and [Christian Eriksen](https://staging2.theathletic.com/football/player/christian-eriksen-IdnyhU0AWBdF3utd/). I want to focus on this team, it was a magnificent performance from all 11 players. [Fred](https://staging2.theathletic.com/football/player/fred-SH3uaPEfAVNkJbik/) and [Bruno Fernandes](https://staging2.theathletic.com/football/player/bruno-fernandes-qr6VV7sJwbrbqULf/).

Manchester United beat Tottenham 2-0 at Old Trafford on Wednesday night but superstar striker Cristiano Ronaldo did not play a single minute and left the ...

[Everton](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/everton-fc) earlier this month and was unfortunate his strike against [Newcastle](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/newcastle-united-fc) was disallowed. [Rio Ferdinand](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/rio-ferdinand) suggested Ronaldo's omission was perhaps due to Ten Hag saving him for this weekend's clash against [Chelsea](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/chelsea-fc), though it serves more as a damning reality check of where he fits in his manager's pecking order. United's new manager insisted Ronaldo had a role to play in his plans but he has been largely kept on the sidelines and has faced criticism already this season for some of his conduct. Ten Hag would not have had opportunity to confront Ronaldo over his actions given he was already out of the building before the final whistle was blown. Ten Hag had only made three changes, however, with the late double substitution that saw Christian Eriksen and Anthony Elanga enter the field on 87 minutes seemingly the last straw for Ronaldo, who stormed down the touchline and headed down the tunnel. Let us know your thoughts [in the comments below.](#comments-section) [HAVE YOUR SAY](#comments-section) : Is Ronaldo's time at Man Utd over? It was the latest outburst from the wantaway 37-year-old, whose time at the club looks to be coming to an end. Goals from Fred and [promised to "deal with that tomorrow not today"](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/man-utd-ronaldo-ten-hag-28283520) in his post-match interview, though it now appears that may have been out of necessity rather than a choice. [Premier League](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/premier-league) clash against [Tottenham](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/tottenham-hotspur-fc) neared its conclusion, but unused substitute Ronaldo had seen enough [when he petulantly made his way down the tunnel](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/breaking-ronaldo-tunnel-manutd-tottenham-28283468) with two minutes plus stoppage time still left on the clock. [in a Manchester United victory](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/man-utd-tottenham-premier-league-28283164) he played no part in as the veteran striker stormed out of Old Trafford without even congratulating his teammates.

Manchester United have to release Cristiano Ronaldo if they are not to going to play him, says Rio Ferdinand, with the Portuguese “fuming” at present.

surely the manager would have known before the season started if he was going to play Ronaldo or not, if he wanted him in his team, if he was someone to build around. It’s going to be something that hampers Ten Hag going forward until the day Ronaldo leaves the club, because of how much of an icon and superstar he is.” If that’s the case, he should have let Ronaldo go. “You sit here and think why did Man United not just let him go if Ten Hag knew he didn’t want Ronaldo in his plans. If he doesn’t see Ronaldo as a starter in his team more often than not, I think he has to release him from his contract. [making it clear that he wanted to move on](https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/ronaldo-remain-man-utd-neville-game-time-insult/blt973e143d8b1fa2b5), but game time has been in short supply for an all-time great under new Red Devils boss Erik ten Hag.

Erik ten Hag's men completed an impressive win over Spurs at Old Trafford thanks to goals from Fred and Bruno Fernandes - but the victory was quickly ...

'It was good for the manager - but I wouldn't have talked to him. I know he does and I know he's passionate for playing for Man United, but tonight I think he's massively in the wrong.' It's so disrespectful to your teammates and if I'm the players in the changing room with Ronaldo after the game and find out about it, I want my manager to make a statement. He wants to move on, there’s petulance. 'If it wasn't Ronaldo, I'd be tempted to say "He's got to go in January, can I get rid of him now?" I think he should be getting more minutes and think he can make a difference more than most. Your team, who you're meant to love, are playing the best football that they've played in years and absolutely battered Spurs. I love Ronaldo, I've got a lot of respect for him. I'd leave Ronaldo out of the Chelsea game.' Ten Hag had problems with him in pre-season as well, not wanting to sell him. [United boss Erik ten Hag insisted he would 'deal with' the player on Thursday](/sport/football/article-11333915/Cristiano-Ronaldo-storms-Old-Trafford-tunnel-time.html) and the Dutch coach will be understandly unhappy that the story has detracted attention away from an impressive victory. [Erik ten Hag's men completed an impressive victory over Spurs at Old Trafford](/sport/live/article-11331761/Man-Utd-vs-Tottenham-Premier-League-2022-23-Live-Result.html) thanks to goals from Fred and [Bruno Fernandes](/sport/bruno-fernandes/index.html) - but the three points were quickly overshadowed by more theatricalities from the Portuguese outcast as he made for the dressing room prior to the final whistle.