Ronaldo felt “provoked” by Ten Hag during the Spurs substitution controversy.

Cristiano Ronaldo claimed he was “provoked” to refuse to substitute against Tottenham last month by Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag’s lack of respect for him.

In Ten Hag’s first season as manager, Ronaldo has played a supporting role.

Ronaldo responded to criticism in the final segment of an interview with TalkTV following his refusal to enter the game and early departure from Old Trafford on October 19 during United’s 2-0 victory.

Ronaldo remarked, “I think he did it on purpose. “I felt angry. He doesn’t treat me with respect, so I don’t respect him.

The five-time Ballon d’Or winner was consequently suspended by the team for Manchester United’s subsequent game against Chelsea.

“I believe the club planned for me to respond that way,” he continued. “I was really, extremely, extremely, extremely dissatisfied with Manchester United’s message.

“To be honest, I never had a problem with any team or coach, therefore I thought their three-day suspension was excessive.”

After all the facts are known, United stated in a statement on Monday that it will take the club’s response to the interview into consideration.

Gary Neville, a former United captain, claimed on Thursday that they are now left with little choice except to terminate Ronaldo’s contract, which is valid through the end of the current campaign.

After United didn’t make the Champions League, the 37-year-old reportedly wanted to leave the team even before the season started.

Ronaldo denied rumors that other European teams were not interested, saying that he turned down a Saudi Arabian offer worth 350 million euros ($364 million) over two seasons.

“The fake news claims that no one wanted me, which is utterly false. Regarding his decision to remain at United, he remarked, “I was happy here and determined to do a great season here.”

But they keep saying, ‘Nobody wanted Cristiano,’ How are they going to pass on a player who scored 32 goals, including ones for the national team, last season?

Although Ronaldo said he intends to play until he is 40, he is excited for his fifth and likely final World Cup in Qatar.

Concerns about human rights abuses in the Gulf state and allegations of corruption during the bidding process have cast a shadow on the tournament.

However, Ronaldo stated that during the inaugural World Cup in November and December, the “emphasis” should be on the sport.

We should only concentrate on football. The contest should be fun for everyone, he stressed.

To be honest, I think this event will be good. Doha, they are ready. Playing early in the season will be strange but also challenging.