CRISTIANO RONALDO’S latest deadly double shows Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag made one of football’s worst blunders EVER, according to Piers Morgan.
And as fans hailed Ronaldo’s display in Al-Nassr’s 5-0 rout of Al Adfalah, one reckoned his second goal proved he has the “the greatest weak foot in the history of this beautiful game”.
United ousted the Portugal legend, 38, in November following his searing verdict in a TalkTV interview with Sun Columnist Morgan over how the club and Ten Hag had treated him.
But now, after a mediocre World Cup and slow start to his career in Saudi Arabia, Ron’s in scorching form again.
He bagged Al-Nassr’s penalty opener and a stunning third goal on Tuesday
Picking up a pass from two-goal strike-partner Talisca, he accelerated into the box and lashed a left-footer inside the far corner.
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One enthusiast tweeted: “The greatest weak foot in the history of this beautiful game. 156th weak foot goal for the Greatest of all time.”
And Morgan posted: “Two more goals for @Cristiano so far tonight, including this superb one which once again suggests Ten Hag’s decision to dump him for Wout Weghorst was one of the worst in football history.”
Old Trafford chief Ten Hag has stuck with Weghorst in attack despite the loanee’s lack of goals.
But although fans saluted Ronaldo’s midweek performance, many were quick to point out the huge difference between the Premier League and the Saudi top flight.
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However, in an apparent jibe at Ron’s GOAT rival Lionel Messi, one observer posted: “At 38 years, old Ronaldo is still this good, would like to see the other guy do this at 38.”
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Another wrote: “Cristiano Ronaldo after 38 years (2 months). 10 Games. 14 Goals. 2 Assists.”
More sceptical opinions included: “He’s playing in a league ranked lower than the National league.”
But whatever the verdict on the stage Ronaldo currently struts, perhaps everyone could agree with this tweet: “Seeing him happier in the Saudi league is good enough for me. This man brought enough joy, and competition, to millions. Great footballer.”
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
