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Ronaldo releases statement after being dropped from Manchester United squad and training

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Ronaldo cites 'heat of moment' after left off United squad [Twitter]

Cristiano Ronaldo suggested the "heat of the moment" got to him when walking out on Manchester United's 2-0 win against Tottenham.

The Portugal international responded Thursday after being omitted from United's squad for a match against Chelsea on Saturday and made to train away from the first team.

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