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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Mark Critchley

Cristiano Ronaldo: Erik ten Hag left Manchester United striker on the bench ‘out of respect’

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Erik ten Hag said that he did not introduce Cristiano Ronaldo as a substitute in Manchester United’s 6-3 derby defeat to Manchester City out of respect for the five-time Ballon d’Or winner’s career.

Ronaldo was an unused substitute at the Etihad as hat-tricks by Erling Haaland and Phil Foden devastated United, ending Ten Hag’s run of four consecutive Premier League victories.

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