Cristiano Ronaldo Exiled From First Team Squad After Refusing to Come On Against Tottenham

• Cristiano Ronaldo has been exiled from Manchester United's first team after refusing to come on against Tottenham Hotspur
• Ronaldo will be separated from the first team and will train alone and also miss United's match against Chelsea on Saturday
• Ronaldo walked off the pitch and straight t the tunnel and didn't go to the dressing room and instead left the stadium

In a surprising move, Manchester United striker Cristiano Ronaldo has been banished from the first-team squad after refusing to come on against Tottenham Hotspur on Wednesday night.

Ronaldo shockingly walked off the pitch and went straight to the dressing room, eliciting mixed reactions from fans on social media.

Ronaldo has been in and out of the team this season, and one could sense trouble brewing after manager Erik Ten Hag said he didn't want to bring the Portuguese on out of respect for his big career.

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Last Sunday, in United's match versus Newcastle United, Ronaldo was substituted for Marcus Rashford late in the match. As he headed to the bench, he was visibly frustrated and could be seen muttering to himself.

Ten Hag reacted to Ronaldo's displeasure by saying he needed his strikers fresh, with games coming thick and fast, according to Eurosport.

Ronaldo banished from first team squad

According to The Athletic, the legendary player will be separated from the first team as Ten Hag deals with Ronaldo's refusal to come on.

The Athletic also reported that Ronaldo left the stadium before the final whistle and is expected to train alone as the club solves the disciplinary issue.

The 37-year-old will also not be part of the squad playing Chelsea on Saturday at Stamford Bridge. The Manchester United statement read.

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“Cristiano will not be part of the Manchester United squad for this Saturday’s game against Chelsea. The rest of the squad is fully focused on preparing for that fixture.”

The Portugal captain was an unused substitute in United's impressive 2-0 win over Tottenham, and Ten Hag vowed to deal with the striker, according to Sky Sports.

"I don't pay attention to that, I will deal with that tomorrow. I want to keep the focus on the team."

Ronaldo walks off the pitch

Sports Brief earlier reported on Ronaldo walking off the field before the final whistle.

United technically still had two more substitutions to make, but Ronaldo deciphered that the manager was not planning on making any further changes.

The Portuguese headed down the tunnel at the 89th minute, sparking widespread reactions.