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Ten Hag: 'Not right' to single out Ronaldo for criticism

FILE - Manchester United's manager Erik ten Hag reacts as he walks onto the pitch ahead of the soccer match between Manchester United and Melbourne Victory at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, Australia, on July 15, 2022. AP Photo

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag tried to shield Cristiano Ronaldo from criticism Friday after the forward left a preseason game early, and insisted that the Portugal star remains part of his plans for this season.

Ronaldo reportedly told United this offseason that he wanted to leave to play for a Champions League club and speculation about his mindset intensified when he was part of a group of players who left Old Trafford without permission before the end of Sunday's friendly against Rayo Vallecano.

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