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Ten Hag: 'Unacceptable' that Ronaldo, others left game early

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Manchester United's Cristiano Ronaldo looks on, during a pre-season friendly match between Manchester United and Rayo Vallecano, at Old Trafford, Manchester, Sunday July 31, 2022. ( AP)

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag said it was "unacceptable" for Cristiano Ronaldo and other players to leave Old Trafford before the end of Sunday's friendly against Rayo Vallecano.

Ronaldo made his first preseason appearance in the match, playing 45 minutes amid speculation about his future at the club. He was pictured with teammate Diogo Dalot leaving the game before full-time of the 1-1 draw.

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