Erik ten Hag has said he punished Cristiano Ronaldo because the Portuguese star failed to live up to the standards he has set at Manchester United.

Ronaldo has been disciplined by Ten Hag after he refused to come on as a substitute in the game against Spurs - exclusively revealed by Sportsmail on Thursday - and stormed down the tunnel before leaving Old Trafford prior to full-time.
The Dutchman acted swiftly and sternly as he axed Ronaldo from the matchday squad for the trip to Chelsea on Saturday and banished the 37-year-old from first-team training.
Ten Hag also revealed he dropped Ronaldo for clash at Stamford Bridge for the sake of the squad.
'I'm the manager, I’m responsible for the culture and I have to set standards and values and control them,' Ten Hag said.
'As a team we have standards and values. After Vallecano I said it wasn’t acceptable but he wasn’t the only one. The second time there is consequences and that is what we did.
'We miss him tomorrow. It’s a miss but its imp for the mentality of the group. We focus on Chelsea.
'I set a warning at the start of the season and next time there have to be consequences.
'When you living and playing together, football is a team sport, you have to fulfil certain standards, and I have to control.'
Ronaldo on Friday arrived with the under-21s and underwent individual training with a fitness coach as he got used to life in exile at United following the remarkable scenes at Old Trafford on Wednesday night.
United would not comment on Thursday night on whether Ronaldo had been fined the maximum two weeks' wages, which would cost him £1million.

Ten Hag had vowed to 'deal' with Ronaldo and the punishment, meted out during showdown talks with Ronaldo, 37, at Carrington on Thursday, has the full support of the Old Trafford hierarchy.
Ronaldo, who has since issued a statement on Instagram but stopped short of apologising, headed down the tunnel in the 89th minute, picked up his belongings from the dressing room and left Old Trafford before the final whistle. The public nature of his departure meant Ten Hag and United had no option but to act.
It had initially been assumed that his exit was in response on being dropped to the bench but it has since emerged that Ronaldo was told to go on by Ten Hag before snubbing his manager.
The incident was the latest episode of a strained relationship between the Portuguese star and Ten Hag, who has further stamped his authority on United with the way he has handled a difficult situation.
It is understood the player has shown thinly veiled disdain for Ten Hag and his coaching team, to the extent of blatantly ignoring one senior staff figure.
Ronaldo has been openly critical of training and believes United should play in a different way.
The players are said to be aware of Ronaldo and Ten Hag clashing on a daily basis, although it is not affecting the spirit in camp.
Reports have suggested the 37-year-old has lost his remaining allies in the dressing room as a result of his latest public display of petulance.
In a statement on Instagram, Ronaldo said: 'As I've always done throughout my career, I try to live and play respectfully towards my colleagues, my adversaries and my coaches. That hasn't changed.
'I haven't changed. I'm the same person and the same professional that I've been for the last 20 years playing elite football, and respect has always played a very important role in my decision making process.
'I started very young, the older and most experienced players examples were always very important to me. Therefore, later on, I've always tried to set the example myself for the youngsters that grew in all the teams that I've represented.
'Unfortunately that's not always possible and sometimes the heat of the moment get's the best of us.
'Right now, I just feel that I have to keep working hard in Carrington, support my teammates and be ready for everything in any given game. Giving in to the pressure is not an option. It never was. This is Manchester United, and united we must stand. Soon we'll be together again.'
Ronaldo told the club he wanted to leave in the summer but was unable to secure a move away, largely owing to his huge wage demands. The only offer to have come in for the player was from a team in Saudi Arabia, and Ronaldo is thought to have wanted to join a side in the Champions League.
Ten Hag still sees Ronaldo as a valuable member of the squad and sources said on Thursday night there is no desire to cut the player adrift despite the latest fall-out.
However, it is increasingly apparent that a parting of the ways would be best for both parties in the January transfer window, if Ronaldo can find a new club and United can sign a replacement striker.
The former Real Madrid forward has often cut a frustrated figure under Ten Hag this season.
Ronaldo has struggled for starts in the league, with the Dutchman largely opting for quicker forwards who are more willing and able to press.
He was visibly annoyed at being substituted with 20 minutes to go in the game with Newcastle on Sunday as United were chasing a winner. Marcus Rashford was brought on to replace him and missed a golden chance to win the match deep into stoppage time.
Cr7GOATofFootball
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Remove ur icon badge you don’t deserve to be a Man utd fan
who da hell are you?
NgamhringAnal
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yes coach you r right, teachers have the right to punished the students faults not to repeat their mistakes again even if the student is very good in studies..so cr7 deserve punished for his disrespect and no team spirit shown to his coach/teacher...
Bouadlmntu
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man utd dressing room has poor discipline for far too long. abt time someone wield the stick. ten Hag has balls 👍
he not gonna win single epl with man utd screen shot it
baabclmos
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almighty Ronaldo have nothing to lose Mr empty headed man hag
Bode1
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Lol 😂 so is Ronaldo that put United on the seven position? Damn lol but the coach is trying now you want banish Ronaldo? You need to answer this Question is still same Ronaldo that make United concede 58 goals and you scored?
And why re dey talking about him helping dem with goals last season too...Help what initially? 🙄🚶♂️
Lutailnrz
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respect to Ten hag .oOle didn't manage to control the dressing room as ten hag.🔥🔥look at him he is even proud of doing
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10 Hang like Ronald no player is bigger than a club most especially Manchester united (GGMU) but my favorite Goat 🐐 is too Arrogant ,united is bigger than Ronaldo 👍
niedknptuz
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Finish Ronaldo when once starts sparking could be the very dangerous version we'll see... he had done it in his past to erase his critics,,,, looks impossible yet it will be possible when the man itself is Cristiano...
Emmanuel00018
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Stop the delusion. RONALDO has done absolutely nothing when he has played this season.
Ok Tell me what Bruno, Rashford, sancho have done as well?
Emmanuel00018
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I still can't believe some of u so call fans still support Ronaldo for his attitude of not to play when the coach, he is not bigger than Manchester United, u discreteeect your club
Why will I support the coach this is Frustration and if is too much you can over react did Ronaldo play 90min, 45min or 25 min and then walk out after being sub doing the match? Tell me one way Rashford is better this is not matter of of game time, or not if is just 25 -30min you should put him but one thing Ronaldo will leave and Erik will be sack one day but what happened now is history
Emmanuel00018
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so i guess ETH too is doing his job.. his too knowing Ronnie aint a god who can play 90 min at Man Uni
Lol but Ronaldo is rat who can’t play 2min bro your comment is nonsense huh
Emmanuel00018
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most of this deluded fans who called themselves a great united fans are not...when he left over how many years did anything affected u in any ways...wen he came back he only score goals for his own record while u guys were 7th on d log table...coming back hasn't done anything special to ur club...Are u guys really a club fans or Ronaldo fans?...pls when he hang his boot yall should pls follow him to his house and sign out as a united fans since you guys dont want to have common sense or brain...I come in peace 🚶♂️
Lol 😂 so is Ronaldo that put United on the seven position? Damn lol but the coach is trying now you want banish Ronaldo? You need to answer this Question is still same Ronaldo that make United concede 58 goals and you scored?
Yicdiknpsu
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You are walking on the ice old man, Ronaldo has nothing to lose but you have a job to lose...
Fewbclpsty
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useless coach, he will regret it because rashford cannot pass Chelsea defence of Silva, koulibaily,
Lol 😂 😂😂that's just ur wish n u are in pain...Manchester united are playing as a team not rashford or Antony having bad game n u ll be saying it would ve better if Ronaldo was here...😂 😂 😂 😂 am certain won't see that
fernsbxe
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not to say the best option is to leave ungrateful Manchester United ❌😒
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so i guess ETH too is doing his job.. his too knowing Ronnie aint a god who can play 90 min at Man Uni
Football⚽/Fan
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excatly.. these Real Madrid fans are laughing at us while they don understand that Ronaldo was long gone rejected by Real
They are the most toxic fans in the world... They can insult other team, coach, players but when it's come to them they become toxic..
fernsbxe
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Real Madrid can buy him,, Than real Madrid can give him full 90 minitues,,he can play every match.. ohh sorry you can't perez already rejected him twice 🤣
excatly.. these Real Madrid fans are laughing at us while they don understand that Ronaldo was long gone rejected by Real
Noora
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Ibrahimovic at 37 definitely won’t take it
Bruh. Ibrahimovic will banish the coach. 😂😂😂
teoacpyz
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That’s the mood when you hate someone and it sweeting you 😂😂💔
😀😀😀😀😀
Kkrexuke
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man utd dressing room has poor discipline for far too long. abt time someone wield the stick. ten Hag has balls 👍
Deckno475
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useless coach, he will regret it because rashford cannot pass Chelsea defence of Silva, koulibaily,
I will remind you
Bode1
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you called out people 'deluded' and say you come in peace haba malam
I come peace and if the word is touching any clown...dey should digest dat nd think with dere brain not with dere anus...nd if it affect you also in anyways...You guys can cry on whoever shoulders ok 🚶♂️
Strength1999
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He should had gone to Man City last year.He was just so fond of this club.Sometimes former club hurts more.
Fiubceikno
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most of this deluded fans who called themselves a great united fans are not...when he left over how many years did anything affected u in any ways...wen he came back he only score goals for his own record while u guys were 7th on d log table...coming back hasn't done anything special to ur club...Are u guys really a club fans or Ronaldo fans?...pls when he hang his boot yall should pls follow him to his house and sign out as a united fans since you guys dont want to have common sense or brain...I come in peace 🚶♂️
you called out people 'deluded' and say you come in peace haba malam
N0_N0NsENSE
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Can't mess with the Real Don of Manchester United, ERIK TEN HAG. Getting punished at this age and stage of career is pretty shameful tbh.
UncleDMG
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Ibrahimovic at 37 definitely won’t take it
Bode1
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No matter what you guys said but he was the best of best and its bitter but truth🥵🥵
God forbid...God where dis you produce this nonsense people...damn!!! 🤦♂️🤦♂️🤦♂️
liuaclnoru
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There's no way I can fault CR7 when the most dumbest player in the world (Rashford) is use ahead of him. The only rational justification here is just pure hate on CR7. Ten Hag is just a hater of CR7 & most of this European countries so much hate CR7 simply for his achievements and not being from countries like Germany, Spain, France, Italy, or Holland. They don't like that it's a Portuguese that is the best player in the history of the game.
Maybe you are the dumb hater.... when he started against Newcastle, what did he do. His 37 not 27... most of keep forgetting that.
loeaelmopz
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useless coach, he will regret it because rashford cannot pass Chelsea defence of Silva, koulibaily,
Bode1
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most of this deluded fans who called themselves a great united fans are not...when he left over how many years did anything affected u in any ways...wen he came back he only score goals for his own record while u guys were 7th on d log table...coming back hasn't done anything special to ur club...Are u guys really a club fans or Ronaldo fans?...pls when he hang his boot yall should pls follow him to his house and sign out as a united fans since you guys dont want to have common sense or brain...I come in peace 🚶♂️
Zosadlorsz
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If Rashford did this noone would complain about him getting punished, it's only fair..
@ticablmp; I agree with you that Ronaldo is a legend, but is that enough reason to misbehave? No player is bigger than the club
Holar234
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respect to Ten hag .oOle didn't manage to control the dressing room as ten hag.🔥🔥look at him he is even proud of doing
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That’s the mood when you hate someone and it sweeting you 😂😂💔
Football⚽/Fan
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not to say the best option is to leave ungrateful Manchester United ❌😒
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Real Madrid can buy him,, Than real Madrid can give him full 90 minitues,,he can play every match.. ohh sorry you can't perez already rejected him twice 🤣
Yahbcdkmy
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Standards ? That’s a joke , Baldie !!!!
you've got horns though
Yahbcdkmy
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wrongnaldo.
Zeyabelntz
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Standards ? That’s a joke , Baldie !!!!
yubrajpariyar7
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You re a goat consequence what...A finished product he should leave asap...c'mon omonia Nicosia he couldn't score a goal mtcheww
No matter what you guys said but he was the best of best and its bitter but truth🥵🥵
Bode1
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Next years he will go Chelsea then you will know the consequences bald man😏😏😏
You re a goat consequence what...A finished product he should leave asap...c'mon omonia Nicosia he couldn't score a goal mtcheww
DonJB
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f*ck you erik
Remove ur icon badge you don’t deserve to be a Man utd fan
DonJB
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Next years he will go Chelsea then you will know the consequences bald man😏😏😏
Which consequences!!???
Cabacdeilr
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selfish player.. what an S..
Thomaschisenga
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Heheheeeee use ur brain next time because Messi was asked to come off a for a game Barcelona has won 4 goals under Pep but he refused and Pep did not punish him. But how do expect Ronaldo to come in and play 3 minutes.
I'm not talking about coming off....I'm talking about walking away before the final whistle.....that's not right, he's a big player
Koucepsz
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we have great players like Ronaldinho,Ronaldo 9,Messi,etc but never behaved like that.....he has to follow the rules, respect the club n the coach
Heheheeeee use ur brain next time because Messi was asked to come off a for a game Barcelona has won 4 goals under Pep but he refused and Pep did not punish him. But how do expect Ronaldo to come in and play 3 minutes.
HERMANNO19
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I can understand Ronaldo frustration, the coach has to do better. You cannot disrespect a player like that, have him play the first 45 minutes or the last 45 minutes and replace him is better than ask him to come on for the last 10 minutes of the game, shame on him.😏
yubrajpariyar7
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Next years he will go Chelsea then you will know the consequences bald man😏😏😏
Kamaltuy
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how big Ronaldo is!! how great Ronaldo is!!! ..... if he play for the club he should also need to respect the club authority.,
right we are only Ronaldo fans but not fans of man unt
hinaknotu
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ten hag is the reall boss
bibdeilory
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I'm a Ronaldo fan but with such attitude He deserves to be demoted to the reserve team 🙏
loyalKING
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how big Ronaldo is!! how great Ronaldo is!!! ..... if he play for the club he should also need to respect the club authority.,
Suabklopsy
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You know nothing about coaching Ten u are looking for ur doom
ismaalnasi
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There's no way I can fault CR7 when the most dumbest player in the world (Rashford) is use ahead of him. The only rational justification here is just pure hate on CR7. Ten Hag is just a hater of CR7 & most of this European countries so much hate CR7 simply for his achievements and not being from countries like Germany, Spain, France, Italy, or Holland. They don't like that it's a Portuguese that is the best player in the history of the game.