Ten Hag says Cristiano Ronaldo let Manchester United and him down

Summary

Former Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has said Cristiano Ronaldo "let the team and let me down" during his spell at Old Trafford, according to the BBC. The Guardian reports that Ten Hag accuses Ronaldo of letting the club down and claims there had been a toxic culture at United when he was manager. Current manager Michael Carrick denies there is a toxic culture at the club and believes the board continues to back him, though he admits he must start winning matches to keep his job. United drew 1-1 at Leeds on Sunday, leaving them 13th in the Premier League having won only once, and Carrick's side travel to Como on Wednesday for their third Champions League game, aiming for a third win of the season in all competitions.

Timeline

1. BBC

   20 Oct 2026, 12:12 UTCSource ↗

   Reports that former Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag said Cristiano Ronaldo "let the team and let me down" during the Dutchman's spell at Old Trafford.

2. The Guardian

   20 Oct 2026, 20:13 UTCSource ↗

   Reports that Erik ten Hag accuses Cristiano Ronaldo of letting the club down and claimed there had been a toxic culture at Manchester United when he was manager, which current manager Michael Carrick denies while saying the board continues to back him.