Manchester United forward Cristiano Ronaldo, as reported by The Athletic, not only walked down the tunnel but also left Old Trafford while his team's game was on against Tottenham Hotspur on Wednesday, October 19.
The Portuguese forward cut a frustrating figure on the bench as United dominated Spurs at Old Trafford. He was an unused substitute on the night, which might have invoked such a reaction from the veteran forward.
A seemingly irritated Ronaldo walked down the tunnel in the 90th minute (with four minutes of injury time still left to play), leaving fans and pundits in disbelief with his behavior.
Reports have now indicated that after walking down the tunnel, instead of waiting in the dressing room for the team, he left the stadium.
The Manchester United forward has mostly been used as a substitute under Erik ten Hag this season, which has irritated the forward on multiple instances.
Just last week (October 16), he was subbed off against Newcastle United in the 72nd minute. He shook his head in disagreement and disgruntledly trudged off the pitch.
When asked about the five-time Ballon d'Or's behavior in the game against Spurs, Manchester United head coach Erik ten Hag said:
“I don’t pay attention today, we deal with that tomorrow. I want to focus on this team, it was a magnificent performance from all 11 players. I have to correct myself, it was a performance on the subs who came on. A squad performance.”
Ronaldo left the stadium during Manchester United's friendly against Rayo Vallecano
Ronaldo pulled a similar stunt in the pre-season when he drove away from the stadium after being subbed off at half-time.
He was taken off in the pre-season game after 45 minutes and then caught on camera leaving the stadium while his team was playing the game.
Ten Hag had questioned the actions back then as well, saying:
“I certainly don’t condone this. This is unacceptable, for everyone. We are a team and you have to stay until the end.”
Ronaldo has scored two goals and assisted one in 12 games this season.
Pakbprsty
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i too would leave if I had a coach like Ten what....
Hubcimrty
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Ronaldo is the best in the world
u right
arshad344
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what Ronaldo did wasn't right obviously, but his reaction is somewhat justified because of the team they were playing against "Tottenham ". If people have forgotten then ronaldo played his best game against Tottenham and scoring most goals against them in both fixtures last season. Tottenham is a team that allows opponent with space. And Ronaldo was using this advantage and scoring goals against them. Last night also they gave way too many open spaces outside of the box to ManU players. ManU played their best game no doubt. But you can't just assume that the team wouldn't have performed like this with Ronaldo in it. They might have scored more than 2 goals with ronaldo in that team because he enjoys playing against Tottenham. And i think that's were his frustration is coming from. If Ten hag doesn't let him play against the teams he enjoys playing and scoring goals then it will be difficult for him to get his goal scoring form back before the world cup. No need to critise ronaldo for this. Yeah it could have been done in private. But let's be real everyone in that dressing room knows that ronaldo won't be happy for not playing because of who he is. And i don't think this will bring negativity to the team because the team is aware of the situation. And Ronaldo never brings negativity to his team mates, what he have done is just gonna bring negativity to himself from the fans. So, respectfully...just respect the decline of the best player that we all have adored for so long. ✌....
rasmanhengu
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Eric must respect the goat & stop hating
Jotcdenorz
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Lord Maguire yesterday after a lie injury
Kezaluyz
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not the first time he did this
seebdklmu
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I can confidently compare Ronaldo with African presidents who would wish to stay in power until their deaths
got a point
seebdklmu
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Man united would hv terminated his contract and allow him to go when the know that he is not part of their plans
did he want to terminate his contract
Miockmnt
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manU knows Ronaldo will storm out if he didn't play and they will then fine him 2 weeks wages which is 1M 🤑💰
Yicdiknpsu
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Bravo my goat
Rockie_18
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If you think you are the GOAT.....the act like it
whatsPoppin10
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attention seeker
Vuncdikyz
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Ronaldo is the best in the world
Wicacdeips
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He’s failing to understand that he’s no more in his prime. His time has passed.
nahbekluy
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I'm a Ronaldo fan but Ronaldo has cost united goal drought dis season take it or leave it due to his age
Yowelnotuy
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Christiano Ronaldo wanting to play every minute at his age is akin to Tinubu shouting emilokun in a bid to be president of Nigeria
Dumbo. He’s not asking to play every minute... ode
Yowelnotuy
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I can confidently compare Ronaldo with African presidents who would wish to stay in power until their deaths
Wtf are you talking about
Duoceistu
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Man united would hv terminated his contract and allow him to go when the know that he is not part of their plans
luncepuz
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I can confidently compare Ronaldo with African presidents who would wish to stay in power until their deaths
flourishdee
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Messi would never do such. He's always a good example to follow. You still need to stay and maybe get after the match not during the match.
adnh818
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hes a cry baby he doesn't like when his own team wins his ego doesn't let him have peace anywhere he goes
Vobcdeort
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I think you don't have respect for him fuc*k you
yamabdiknu
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he is stupid he must be on the bench till he reforms
wonbcenost
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Did you brought home to bench him,Ronaldo is not scoring because you kept him on the bench .
zahdipsuy
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Christiano Ronaldo wanting to play every minute at his age is akin to Tinubu shouting emilokun in a bid to be president of Nigeria