Portuguese soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo speaks out after punishment

The astral hell involving Cristiano Ronaldo and Manchester United seems to have no end. After not being used by coach Erik ten Hag in the match against Tottenham in midweek, CR7 left the bench before the match was over.

The case caught on internally. Hours after the match, the management of the Red Devils communicated by social networks that the Portuguese striker is out of the clash against Chelsea that will take place this Saturday, 22.

On Instagram, Cristiano Ronaldo posted a photo with a powerful message about the moment he is living at Manchester United.

“Right now, I feel I must keep working hard, support my teammates and be ready for anything in a given game. Giving in to pressure is not an option. It has never been. It is Manchester United, and united; we have to stick together. Soon we will be together again,” said part of his note.

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“As I have always done throughout my career, I try to live and play respectfully with my teammates, opponents, and coaches. That hasn’t changed. I haven’t changed.

“I am the same person and professional I have been for the past 20 years, playing elite soccer, and respect has always played a vital role in my decision-making process.

“I started at a very young age; the examples of older and experienced players have always been very important to me.

“So, later on, I always tried to set an example for the youngsters growing up in all the teams I represented.

“Unfortunately, this is not always possible, and sometimes the heat of the moment gets the best of us.

“Right now, I feel I must keep working hard at Carrington, support my teammates, and be ready for anything in any given game. Giving in to pressure is not an option. It has never been.

“It is Manchester United, and united; we have to stick together. Soon we will be together again.”

With information from Somos Fanáticos

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