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Portugal manager explains decision to 'drop' Manchester United star Cristiano Ronaldo

Portugal manager Fernando Santos has explained his motive for 'dropping' Manchester United superstar Cristiano Ronaldo against Spain last night. Ronaldo had to make do with a place on the bench for that Nations League draw in Seville — but was summoned into action in the second half.

Things must change at Man Utd under Ten Hag, says Ronaldo

Manchester United forward Cristiano Ronaldo has backed incoming boss Erik ten Hag to deliver trophies at the club next season but cautioned that the new manager must be afforded time to implement changes needed to make the team a credible force.

Things must change at Man United under Erik ten Hag, says Cristiano Ronaldo

Ronaldo has backed incoming boss Erik ten Hag to deliver trophies at the club next season but cautioned that the new manager must be afforded time to implement changes needed to make the team a credible force. Ronaldo scored 24 goals in all competitions and was a rare bright spark in an otherwise disappointing season for United, who failed to qualify for the Champions League after finishing sixth in the Premier League. Ten Hag will arrive in Manchester after three seasons at Ajax, where he led the Amsterdam-based side to three league titles and two Dutch Cup triumphs, and take over from interim coach Ralf Rangnick.

Cristiano Ronaldo says Erik ten Hag needs time to implement his vision at Manchester United

Cristiano Ronaldo says Manchester United supporters need to give Erik Ten Hag time to implement his own ideas at the club and that he is happy at Old Trafford. United have begun a summer clear-out with Jesse Lingard, Paul Pogba, Edinson Cavani, Juan Mata and Nemanja Matic all leaving the Premier League club this summer on free transfers. Ad/> Ronaldo endured a difficult trophyless first season back in England with United finishing sixth in the Premier League table.