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Cristiano Ronaldo has done it again. In the King Cup of Champions quarterfinal game between Al Nassr and Al Shabab, he scored a crucial goal that saw him equal the remarkable goalscoring record set by Manchester City striker Erling Haaland. However, before Ronaldo achieved this impressive feat, he finally reacted to Erik ten Hag, one year after his departure from Manchester United.

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Many fans vividly remember the scenes during Ronaldo’s final months at Manchester United. It was no secret that the relationship between Ronaldo and Ten Hag was tense right from the start. Ten Hag didn’t hesitate to label Ronaldo as the root of their problems, while Ronaldo, in an interview with Piers Morgan, didn’t hold back in blasting his former manager.

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Cristiano Ronaldo smiles off the topic of Ten Hag

Now, more than a year after leaving the English side, Ronaldo was confronted with the topic of Ten Hag. This took place on the eve of the game against Al Shabab during an interview. Here he discussed his move to Saudi Arabia and how the fans differ here, the subject of Erik ten Hag was brought up.

However, according to reports, Ronaldo simply smiled calmly and swiftly changed the subject. It clearly indicates his reluctance to engage in discussion about the Dutch manager. Following this CR7, went on to do what he does best, which is score goals.

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Cristiano Ronaldo in the 74th minute scored a goal to provide his team with a 4-1 lead. With this goal, he brought up his tally of total goals in 2023 to 50, which is the same as that of the Ballon d’Or runner-up Erling Haaland, and is looking like a strong contender to end the year as the Top goalscorer.

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Saransh Chauhan is a Senior Soccer Writer at EssentiallySports. From dissecting the latest developments in soccer leagues to delving into off-court and entertainment topics, Saransh has cemented his reputation as a true all-rounder. His coverage leans towards players with exceptional dribbling skills and playmaking abilities; Ozil, Xavi, Iniesta, and Neymar for example. However, Saransh's expertise isn't confined to soccer alone. Beyond the pitch, he's an avid fan of WWE, and his heart beats with nostalgia for the PG Era, starring icons like Randy Orton and Edge. That’s how he does justice to cross-sport pieces, too. And it’s no surprise his ability to bridge the worlds of sports and entertainment has now become a testament to his multifaceted talent.

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