'It was a lot of battles': Erik ten Hag's assistant Steve McClaren lifts lid on Cristiano Ronaldo's feud with manager at Man United - and how he refused to accommodate his superstar
Steve McClaren has revealed how Cristiano Ronaldo's refusal to lead the Manchester United press ultimately led to his explosive exit. '(As) Manchester United coach, you cannot say that you're not going to fight to win the League or Champions League. 'You have to follow with the intelligent people, smart people, to create a base for the future as Manchester United have [done] so many years ago. So Manchester United right now, they don't have a structure. 'So I repeat, Manchester United is still in my heart.
Source: Metro February 17, 2026 08:42 UTC
