Former Manchester City defender Danny Mills has slammed Cristiano Ronaldo for his antics during Manchester United's Premier League match against Tottenham Hotspur.
Ronaldo was named as a substitute for the Red Devils' encounter with Spurs at Old Trafford on Wednesday (October 19). Just minutes after United made their third substitution in the 87th minute, the Portuguese superstar walked down the tunnel even before the full-time whistle.
Mills, who was on punditry duty for Sky Sports, expressed his displeasure with Cristiano Ronaldo's decision. He criticized the veteran forward at full-time, saying (as quoted by Metro):
“It’s a little bit of a selfish act to go, ‘Oh actually I’m not involved,’ he knows full well that everybody’s going to see it. You know what it’s like at Old Trafford, you’ve got to walk all the way down the touchline, not just sneaking down at the halfway line. He knows everyone’s going to watch him.”
The former footballer believes the incident could take away from a massive result for Manchester United, who beat Tottenham 2-0 on the night:
“And I feel sorry for United now, and Ten Hag because that’s an outstanding result against a top side and all it’s going to be about is Ronaldo. It’s an absolute disgrace, I think it’s incredibly disrespectful to the team, to the manager, to the fans.”
Mills concluded by opining that the legendary forward believes he is bigger than Manchester United, saying:
“They were winning 2-0, what complaint can he have? If they were losing 2-0, it still wouldn’t be right, but I would sort of understand it. He clearly thinks he’s bigger than the football club.”
The match against Spurs marked the second instance of Cristiano Ronaldo watching an entire Premier League game from the bench. The first instance came in United's 6-3 drubbing at the hands of Manchester City earlier this month.
"I will deal with that tomorrow" - Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag on Cristiano Ronaldo's early departure
Despite Manchester United's brilliant performance and victory over Tottenham Hotspur, Erik ten Hag inevitably had to field questions about Cristiano Ronaldo.
When asked about Ronaldo heading down the tunnel before full-time in his post-match interview, Ten Hag told Amazon Prime (as quoted by Metro):
“I’ve seen him. I didn’t speak to him after. I’ll deal with that tomorrow.”
The Red Devils manager's move to keep the prolific forward on the bench against Tottenham inevitably paid dividends.
Manchester United were excellent going forward and didn't score more goals just because of their lack of clinicality and some superb saves from Hugo Lloris.
While they were frustrated in the first half, Fred and Bruno Fernandes struck after the break to give them a crucial win.
yokblpsy
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Don't be envious of Christiano's activities remember he is five times balloon d 'or player, he dares to play up to 37years so you should treat him like an icon player. he deserves to be honored not to cry him down by now
Sacbcekns
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Forever cr7 fan. And everything he does is right. People won’t understand that because only few have achieved what cr7 achieved, that’s why many who talks bullsh*t about him haven’t achieved even 1% of what the king cr7 done so far! Period
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Shut up, i hate cr7 fans yall sooo blind
IronBorn
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Danny Mills should go f*** himself. So Ten Hag has the right to disrespect Ronaldo and Ronaldo should receive with thanks Givings
Sacbcekns
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1 goal man😂🤣
Miockmnt
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a few more walkout and he will be free to leave manU in January for free like aubamayang 🤣🤭🤪😜😂😁🤭
fuhcdirz
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Forever cr7 fan. And everything he does is right. People won’t understand that because only few have achieved what cr7 achieved, that’s why many who talks bullsh*t about him haven’t achieved even 1% of what the king cr7 done so far! Period
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Tell him to be humble and act professionally. United is there before him and so will continue after him.
ClemJay
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What would you call that if arsenal player have done that. Not only leaving the pitch but evacuate the entire stadium and went home. That’s absolutely bullshit. This is a professional level not some high school game.
As long as you have a superstar like Ronaldo in your team and he is not playing, you are bound to have issues like this. The Utd board and Erik should have terminated his contract in the summer window if they knew they couldn't count on him. Leaving him out of the game is totally an embarrassment to a player of his pedigree
Kunlespur2
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Disgrace kill all of una
What would you call that if arsenal player have done that. Not only leaving the pitch but evacuate the entire stadium and went home. That’s absolutely bullshit. This is a professional level not some high school game.
ClemJay
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Disgrace kill all of una
YNC
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AF got opportunity to write trash now, I don't know how selfishness entered this issue, the biggest player in the world would warm up and not get sub in 🙄 it's total Disrespect
You're just talking blindly buy your own club and play him
Haucemtuz
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The goat should also be aware of age cz it helps him take right decisions.Self respect is key.
winbins
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Did you have respect on CR7? Honestly answer.
I respect his sister, as she got balls 🍻🍻🍻
cehbckmor
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May be Messi is God to U abi?
and rapenaldog a devil
zebceiknru
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mind your language we are all sharing views.
Are you sad that your team won or you’re sad bcos your goat didn’t play ? What if your goat play and your team lost. I don’t understand you guys
yabablpruy
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Foolish CR7 fans maybe you should buy your own club and play him every week since you know the job better than the manager. Your teammates are winning 2:0 you should be happy for the team than walking away and disrespecting the club,but all this little kids CR7 fans won’t agree. Nobody is bigger than a club his career will end but the club will still b there. No hate just speaking fact from a Barca fan ✌️
mind your language we are all sharing views.
teeacdlpr
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Forever cr7 fan. And everything he does is right. People won’t understand that because only few have achieved what cr7 achieved, that’s why many who talks bullsh*t about him haven’t achieved even 1% of what the king cr7 done so far! Period
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that means your father as useless?
yabablpruy
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Forever cr7 fan. And everything he does is right. People won’t understand that because only few have achieved what cr7 achieved, that’s why many who talks bullsh*t about him haven’t achieved even 1% of what the king cr7 done so far! Period
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well said
MinBon07
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Forever cr7 fan. And everything he does is right. People won’t understand that because only few have achieved what cr7 achieved, that’s why many who talks bullsh*t about him haven’t achieved even 1% of what the king cr7 done so far! Period
Noccemnu
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May be Messi is God to U abi?
I love Both but cristiano is wrong he should have shown respect to the team.
Natty222
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What about his money? Is he going to harm his wealth too???
doteiknos
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Even Messi can't try such. That's why he's the humble 🐐. But cristiano swag is to much for him to carry. He messed up big time at the pitch.😡
May be Messi is God to U abi?
vacbknprt
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Cr7 isnt bigger than Man United, he should be punished for the act. He is my guy but am not supporting him on this
Noccemnu
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Even Messi can't try such. That's why he's the humble 🐐. But cristiano swag is to much for him to carry. He messed up big time at the pitch.😡
pokbckmrz
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Ronaldo did d right things
zebceiknru
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Foolish CR7 fans maybe you should buy your own club and play him every week since you know the job better than the manager. Your teammates are winning 2:0 you should be happy for the team than walking away and disrespecting the club,but all this little kids CR7 fans won’t agree. Nobody is bigger than a club his career will end but the club will still b there. No hate just speaking fact from a Barca fan ✌️
Nhlapo
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"They were winning 2-0, what complaint can he have? If they were losing 2-0, it still wouldn’t be right, but I would sort of understand it. ***He clearly thinks he’s bigger than the football club.***”
03Jay
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cancel his contract.. let CR7 go..
No one wants to buy him. Check sources only one team in Arabs League showed interest but he refused
vizaiklsty
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Well done by CR7, you can't be treated like a child.
rahul_bhutekar
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cancel his contract.. let CR7 go..
Yes, like what Sir Alex Ferguson did with David Beckham.
Originator_Man
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Did you have respect on CR7? Honestly answer.
Kingbobbyfemie20
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AF got opportunity to write trash now, I don't know how selfishness entered this issue, the biggest player in the world would warm up and not get sub in 🙄 it's total Disrespect
rahul_bhutekar
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you have no clue what you are saying. CR7 is a big player but not bigger than the club. the way he acted in the totenham match is not appreciate. It is Ten Hag and he is taking it nicely imagine CR7 doing this if the coaches were klopp or Pep. these coaches will bench him for season and also will not let him leave the club. no player is bigger than the manager, club and fan.
hibbelmops
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The guy is a legand he has earn that right to be respected, when you were losing against Man City you couldn't play him out of respect, now yesterday you were winning and the coach could not see the need to play him is that not disrespectful enough? And when the guy react, people begin to call him out, why that energy not use in calling out the coach who knew he didn't need the players but allow the player to stay
wiydklops
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this coach just hates Ronaldo, but at least ten hag should respect CR7 fans and give him even 10 minute to play, of'cos ten hag has a problem,
Phobiaking
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God Ronaldo have given useless afer and brainless haters what to talk about lol you people will never have rest
Pehacikuyz
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cancel his contract.. let CR7 go..
As simple as that
Cabacdeilr
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cancel his contract.. let CR7 go..