England cricket legend Kevin Pietersen has labelled Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag a 'clown' following the treatment of Cristiano Ronaldo. United put in arguably their most impressive performance of the season in midweek, after seeing off fellow top four rivals Tottenham Hotspur 3-0 at Old Trafford.
As is often the case though, United were still unable to escape controversy as star man Ronaldo was seen storming down the touchline before heading into the Old Trafford tunnel with two minutes of normal time remaining. Rumours circulated that the 37-year-old had refused to come on as a substitute after once again being left on the sidelines by ten Hag.
And, after a club statement confirmed Ronaldo would not be part of the match day squad for Saturday's trip to Chelsea, the Dutch manager admitted that the rumours surrounding his striker's sub snubbing were true.
