Steve McClaren explains how Cristiano Ronaldo ignored ‘don’t play’ advice during ill-fated second spell at Man Utd that ended with Erik ten Hag battle & terminated contract

Goal | 03.05.2026 15:13
Speaking to The Athletic, McClaren detailed the stark warning he gave to the Dutch manager during the early stages of the conflict. "Erik tried to impose his style and that’s why he had that fight with Ronaldo all the way through. I said to Erik, very early, ‘It’s you or him’," McClaren explained.