In an interview less than a week before the start of the Qatar 2022 World Cup, Manchester United star Cristiano Ronaldo said the club had betrayed him and that he did not respect the coach because “he does not respect me”.
These and other harsh words from the Portuguese player against the leadership that leads the destinies of one of the most valued clubs in the world (in fact, it is the second with the best brand value after Real Madrid). They made Old Trafford make the decision to “delete” Cristiano from stadium advertising.
In addition to talking about the club’s little progress since the departure of Alex Ferguson and how it has been overtaken by City and Liverpool, Cristino Ronaldo publicly criticized coach Erik ten Hag, whom he was in charge of last season. first team, Ralf Ragnick, and his former teammate, the idol of the England team Wayne Rooney.
In that context, The Red Devils decided to “erase” Ronaldo from the spectacular exteriors of the legendary Old Trafford, a process that has already begun, as can be seen on social networks.
The complete interview will be broadcast in its entirety between Wednesday and Thursday nights, but an advance published the previous Sunday was enough for Manchester United to decide not to continue its relationship with the Portuguese who is preparing for the debut of his team in the World Cup in Qatar 2022.
“I shouldn’t say all this, but I don’t care, people have to know the truth: yes, I feel betrayed,” the 37-year-old shot after the victory against Fulham of which he was not a part.
Ronaldo spoke 90 minutes in the program Piers Morgan Uncensoredwhich is broadcast on the British channel talkTVabout what he called the “most difficult period of my life,” both professionally and personally.
No Ronaldo advertising at Old Trafford
On social networks you can see different videos in which a group of workers from an advertising and outdoor signage company can be seen removing the image of Cristiano Ronaldo.
At Old Trafford they have removed the image of Cristiano 😳😳 pic.twitter.com/ywDEOjjtGe
— Luis Omar Tapia (@LuisOmarTapia) November 16, 2022
The comments are varied, from those who support the club’s decision because “Ronaldo only thinks of himself”, to what they say that “part of the great history of Manchester United cannot be erased in this way”.
This is the first complete part of the interview with Cristiano Ronaldo. This Thursday night the second one is published on YouTube.
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