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Daily Mirror
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Tom Blow

Piers Morgan slams "pathetic" Erik ten Hag in latest attempt to defend Cristiano Ronaldo

Piers Morgan believes Erik ten Hag is taking "delight" in "humiliating" Cristiano Ronaldo in a staunch defence of the veteran forward.

Manchester United produced a stunning display to defeat Tottenham 2-0 at Old Trafford on Wednesday evening, yet it was Ronaldo who dominated the headlines. The 37-year-old stormed down the tunnel before half-time after not being used as a substitute.

Ronaldo has been condemned by many pundits for his actions, but Morgan has instead taken aim at Ten Hag for "making him repeatedly warm up" and not playing him. Morgan is one of Ronaldo's biggest admirers and often labels him as the world's best player.

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