If Cristiano Ronaldo had put down the chainsaw after parts of his 90-minute interview with Piers Morgan were released last night?
Hardly. After going hard on coach Erik ten Hag in the previous clips, it is now time for Manchester United’s owners, the Glazer family, to be cut at the ankles.
— They don’t care about the club, about the sporting side. As you know, Manchester United is a club where marketing is most important, that’s where it gets its revenue from. The owners don’t care about the sport, in my opinion, says Ronaldo.
Criticizes the owner family in question
He says he has not spoken to the ownership family since his return to Old Trafford last year and that they “give all the power to the sporting director and the chairman”.
The Glazer family are a controversial owner and have been the subject of strong protests from United supporters.
— The fans are always right. They deserve to know the truth. They should know that the players want the best for the club, that’s why I came here, that’s why I love this club, but there are things within the club that prevent United from reaching the top,” Ronaldo said.
Attacks former clubmate
Former teammate Gary Neville, now an expert on Sky Sports, is also attacked in the clips.
— He is not my friend. I don’t know if he has to criticize me because of his job, to become more famous. I don’t understand it. I’m not losing any sleep over it but it’s not fun to hear. It’s a bit of a disappointment, says Ronaldo.
The entire interview will be broadcast in its entirety on Wednesday and Thursday.
Cristiano Ronaldo has a contract with Manchester United until the end of the season.