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Ronaldo addresses his future at Man Utd after World Cup, explains how Ten Hag provoked him

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Manchester United' Cristiano Ronaldo, centre, gestures as he sits with teammates, prior to the start of a Premier League match.(AP)

Cristiano Ronaldo detailed his falling out with Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag in the final part of a 90-minute TV interview that aired Thursday, saying he left a game early this season because he felt "provoked" by the coach and accusing the Dutchman of lacking "empathy."

Ronaldo's future with United is up in the air after his incendiary interview with Piers Morgan for Britain's TalkTV, but the Portugal star said he was open to returning to the club after World Cup - even though he acknowledged that a "new chapter" might be best for both sides.

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