Cristiano Ronaldo left Manchester United’s 1-1 draw with Rayo Vallecano at Old Trafford on Sunday before the end with it being unclear if Erik ten Hag had given the 37-year-old permission to do so.
The striker, who wants to leave the club, had played a first ever half under the new manager after missing the previous five pre-season games due to a family issue. At the break Ten Hag replaced the striker with Amad Diallo and he was later photographed outside the stadium before the close of the match. But, when it was asked of United whether Ronaldo was allowed to do that, the club were unable to offer a clarification.