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Liam Wood

Cristiano Ronaldo's sister aims dig at Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag in deleted post

Cristiano Ronaldo's sister has aimed a dig at Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag following his decision to sub off the five-time Ballon d'Or winner against Newcastle.

With the score goalless after 72 minutes at Old Trafford on Saturday afternoon, Ronaldo was replaced by Academy graduate Marcus Rashford in the closing stages. United were unable to find a decisive breakthrough while Rashford passed up a golden opportunity in the dying embers, one Ronaldo might have otherwise buried.

Naturally, given his status within the game, Ronaldo being reduced to a bit-part role by Ten Hag this campaign has drawn widespread attention. Playing second fiddle to Rashford and Anthony Martial - when fit - the Portugal striker has only played 340 minutes in the Premier League across eight appearances.

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