{
  "id": 15744608,
  "title": "Ronaldo let Man United down, says club's former boss Ten Hag",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/20/ronaldo-let-man-united-down-says-clubs-former-boss-ten-hag",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-10-20T12:45:52.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Business Recorder",
    "slug": "business-recorder",
    "url": "https://www.brecorder.com/news/40445126/ronaldo-let-man-united-down-says-clubs-former-boss-ten-hag"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Former Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has criticized Cristiano Ronaldo for his lack of fitness and preparation, claiming the forward \"let the team down\", including himself. Ten Hag, who managed United from 2021 to 2024, stated that he had repeatedly addressed Ronaldo's performance issues. Despite Ronaldo's illustrious career at United, scoring three Premier League titles under Alex Ferguson, his form dipped during Ten Hag's tenure. Ronaldo scored just once in ten league appearances last season before departing the club in November. Ten Hag also revealed he confronted Ronaldo about his performance, expressing frustration that the player couldn't bring himself into the right position to score. After leaving United, Ronaldo joined Saudi club Al-Nassr, where he scored 14 goals in 16 appearances. He is currently serving a 30-day ban from Portuguese football following a rift with his national team coach.",
  "summary": "Former Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has blamed Cristiano Ronaldo’s lack of fitness and preparation for the forward’s struggles during his second stint at the club, saying the Portugal international “let the team down.” Ronaldo won three Premier League titles under Alex Ferguson before leaving United for Real Madrid in 2009, and returned to Old Trafford in 2021. But under Dutchman Ten…",
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  "coverage": {
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}