Cristiano Ronaldo's Manchester United team-mates are struggling to understand why the 37-year-old took part in an explosive interview that saw him attack Erik ten Hag and tarnish the reputation of the club.

Ronaldo's bombshell interview with Piers Morgan aired on Sunday evening. During the interview, Ronaldo accused Ten Hag and the United executives of trying to force him out of the club. He went on to say state they 'lacked empathy' following his daughters illness and even criticised Wayne Rooney.
Ronaldo's team-mates are said to be 'hugely disappointed' in the 37-year-old. They feel he has disrespected the club and the current manager by speaking in the way that he did.

According to Sky Sports, Erik Ten Hag and the Manchester United players are extremely disappointed with the manner and timing of Ronaldo's interview.
The club is said to have found out about the interview as they prepared to fly back from their 2-1 win over Fulham on Sunday.
As a result, United are said to be considering 'all of their options' when it comes to Ronaldo's future at Old Trafford.
The club's management staff and Ronaldo's team-mates are said to be confused by the 37-year-old's actions.
They are 'hugely disappointed' in him and feel he has disrespected the club, the current manager and his teammates.
They feel Ronaldo was treated with respect at the club - even after he asked to leave and after he refused to come on as a substitute against Tottenham.
Therefore, they don't understand why Ronaldo would tarnish the club's reputation by conducting such an explosive interview.
Sky Sports have also stated that Ronaldo was told on Thursday that he would not be in United's starting XI against Fulham.
However, the Portugal international was told he would be included in Ten Hag's matchday squad.
Ronaldo is said to have told the club he was 'ill' and that he couldn't travel to the game with the team.
Therefore, the Manchester United hierarchy were even more frustrated when the interview surfaced after the game.
During the interview, Ronaldo accused Ten Hag and United executives of trying to force him out of the club.
The 37-year-old admitted to having no respect for the Dutch manager and said he felt 'betrayed' by the club.
Ronaldo went on to hit back at Wayne Rooney after his former team-mate criticised his behaviour at Man United this season.
Ronaldo also accused United of a lack of 'empathy' after club officials doubted him when he returned late for pre-season due to his daughter's illness.
Fans were quick to respond to the interview - taking to Twitter to say the Portugal captain had 'ruined his legacy' and turned Old Trafford into a circus.
One fan tweeted: 'The sooner Ronaldo leaves the better. What an absolute circus he creates Not needed and United are a better TEAM without him.'
Another said: 'Ronaldo has ruined his legacy as a footballer and a person. His ego has ruined everything, it's a shame his career has ended like this.'
Godsway1
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Ronaldo is fighting for Manchester that made him, not the Manchester of today…he is trying to alert the world how the team is not progressing by bringing in directors that are clueless…I can boast of Ronaldo having the team at heart than eth and the remaining directors..🤝
Amgnonijunior
310
I understand how you feel our G.O.A.T... you are still our G.O.A.T no matter what... only few understand what Ronaldo is passing through right now... Let Love Lead ❤️
MessiIfolo
197
This guy keep giving interviews that keep tarnishing his image. Everybody can’t be wrong when it comes to dealing with you. He claimed Madrid betrayed him, Juve also now it’s Man U. Someone needs to preach to this guy that starting well is profitable but above it ending well is vital. I doubt if any big club would want to bring a pain in the arse on board come January.
Ghameover
137
This surfaces everything between Messi and Ronaldo.Messi never spoke anything bad about his former club Barcelona even though he was betrayed several times and the latter about telling him they can’t continue with him because of FFP but the so called Ronaldo just keeps on tarnishing the images of his former clubs- Leaving the pitch before full time two times, missing pre-season and still conducting this interview is a shame to his name
Khayaledumile
102
Don't mess with him he don't hide his feelings!!!!He speaks the TRUTH 🤞🏽
kingAuthority
101
Honestly.... There was no need for the interview and also Ronaldo is dragging himself down because after that interview if he doesn't perform well during the world...then getting a top club will be hard for him😩
Doyacmnsuz
79
He always try to take atention to him when united won with out him kkkkkk baby character
desbklty
65
i still love him tho
PaulusSihova
59
AFTER RONALDO'S INTERVIEW I NOW UNDERSTAND THIS STATEMENT FROM MOURINHO.
ZENITH457
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🇩🇪 Muller: i don't know what's going on between cristiano Ronaldo and Wayne Rooney, and I don't know why Ronaldo blast Manchester United on Social media " But Barcelona will pay for it next Season "😂