Erik Ten Hag Did Not Make This Statement in Reaction to Ronaldo’s Interview

15th November 2022

Erik Ten Hag Did Not Make This Statement in Reaction to Ronaldo’s Interview

The claim is baseless (Getty)

The Claim

Manchester United’s manager, Erik Ten Hag, responded to the statements made by Cristiano Ronald during his interview with Piers Morgan.

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Kibabu Cha Manchester

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Social media users have recently widely shared a quote attributed to Manchester United’s manager Erik Ten Hag. According to the claim, the manager said:

"I don't want to talk about what Ronaldo said but I know that a wise man faces his problems Headon. I don't demand respect from him, everyone but him is okay with me."

🚨Erik Ten Hag replies to #CR7 astonishing interview.🚨

Ten Hag: "I don't want to talk about what Ronaldo said but I know that a wise man faces his problems Headon. I don't demand respect from him,everyone but him is okay with me." pic.twitter.com/VOSVtuNoac
— Kibabu Cha Manchester (@chakibabu2) November 15, 2022

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Misbar’s Analysis

Misbar investigated the circulating claim and found it to be fake. Erik Ten Hag did not make such a statement.

Manchester United’s manager did not share the statement via any of his official accounts and no reliable media outlet has reported on the statement.

Cristiano Ronaldo’s Controversial Interview with Morgan Piers

The claim is circulating after Cristiano Ronaldo made some controversial statements in his interview with Piers Morgan.

Ronaldo criticized Manchester United’s manager Erik ten Hag: "I don’t have respect for him because he doesn’t show respect for me," Ronaldo said regarding Ten Hag. "If you don’t have respect for me, I’m never gonna have respect for you," he added.

Manchester United Reacts to Cristiano Ronaldo’s Interview

On Monday, November 14, Manchester United issued a statement in response to Ronaldo's interview.

The statement can be read below:

“Manchester United notes the media coverage regarding an interview by Cristiano Ronaldo. The club will consider its response after the full facts have been established. 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 Media’s Reaction

According to several news articles, Erik ten Hag and Manchester United are said to be disappointed by Cristiano Ronaldo's statements.

According to the English sports journalist Kaveh Solhekol, it is unlikely that Ronaldo will play with Manchester United again.

Ronaldo is now United club problem. Issue has got so big that it has to be dealt with by owners and senior figures at the club, not something Erik Ten Hag can deal with on his own. Appears there is no way back for Ronaldo now and difficult to see him playing for Ten Hag again.
— Kaveh Solhekol (@SkyKaveh) November 14, 2022

Erik Ten Hag and Manchester United players are extremely disappointed with the manner and timing of Cristiano Ronaldo's interview. Club only found out about the interview as they were preparing to fly back from London this evening after the Fulham game. 1/3
— Kaveh Solhekol (@SkyKaveh) November 14, 2022

37-year-old Cristiano Ronaldo is in the twilight years of a legendary career in football. World Cup Qatar 2022 might be Ronaldo’s final World Cup tournament.

Portugal is in Group H with Ghana, Uruguay, and South Korea.