The internet was quick to react in the aftermath of Cristiano Ronaldo storming off the pitch in the 89th minute of Wednesday night’s 2-0 win over Tottenham Hotspur.
For a team that has suffered some dreadful results over the past 12 months and beyond, it’s bizarre to think we have such problems now when the team is back winning football matches.
Ronaldo headed straight down the tunnel towards the Stretford End after it became clear to him that he wouldn’t be brought on by Erik ten Hag.
Below we showcase some of the reactions from United fans.
The people who blindly defend Ronaldo are a bizarre combination of teenage fanboys on the internet (for whom obsessing over certain players becomes an extension of their personality) and ex-pros who are flattered that he comes over to say hello during their pitch-side punditry
— Nooruddean (@BeardedGenius) October 20, 2022
You see the team respecting Ronaldo but no respect back from Ronaldo. pic.twitter.com/alu0Bxnsrc
— General Outburst ❤️🍑 (@Witterbird84) October 20, 2022
Cristiano Ronaldo is embarrassing and don’t even bother coming at me.
The greatest performance of Erik ten Hag’s reign so far and he tries to make it about himself because United played levels better without trying to accommodate him. Again.
Just becoming sad at this point…
— Alex Turk (@AlexCTurk) October 19, 2022
United winning 2-0 and Ronaldo appears to storm down the tunnel before stoppage time. Seriously, man, you’re 37. Grow the f*%k up.
— Dale O'Donnell (@ODonnellDale) October 19, 2022
Another element to the Ronaldo argument is the impact it’s having on the team. You could see (again) v Spurs that the culture and feeling amongst the squad is very good. And that’s following some poor results too. Ronaldo staying any longer than January could be harm that. #MUFC
— Tom McDermott (@MrTomMcDermott) October 20, 2022
For as much as Ronaldo will always be a legend, his continuous cause for being a distraction is a nuisance. It’s not right. He should be moving on in January.
— Liam Canning (@LiamPaulCanning) October 20, 2022
Please let Roro leave the club if you cannot play him. The guy has some targets to achieve and with that time limit or playing time he will not manage it and as a result the guy fills much frustrated.