“Giving in to pressure is not an option”

Cristiano Ronaldo has made a statement Instagram reacted to the suspension by his club Manchester United and indirectly explained his behavior in the league game against Tottenham on Wednesday.

Cristiano Ronaldo responded to the suspension by his club Manchester United with a statement on Instagram and indirectly explained his behavior in the league game against Tottenham on Wednesday.

CR7 had already left the stadium before the final whistle out of disappointment that coach Erik ten Hag had not taken him into account, so the coach struck him out of his squad for the upcoming duel at Chelsea.

According to information from The Athletic he is also threatened with a full suspension. Accordingly, Ronaldo could no longer be in the squad of the traditional club after the game against Chelsea.

“I always wanted to be a role model for the young players in all clubs. Unfortunately, that’s not always possible, sometimes you get lost in the heat of the moment,” Ronaldo wrote in a clear allusion to what happened on Wednesday. However, he did not apologize for his behavior.

Ronaldo continued: “As I have always done throughout my career, I try to live and play with respect for my colleagues, my opponents and my coaches. That hasn’t changed. I haven’t changed. I’m the same professional like in the last 20 years.” In addition, “respect” always played an “important role” in his decisions.

The club’s action took CR7 as a spur. “I know that I will keep working hard, supporting my teammates and having to be ready for everything in every game. Giving in to pressure is not an option. It has never been,” wrote the Portuguese. “This is Manchester United. United we must stand,” he added.