India, Oct. 20 -- Erik Ten Hag and Cristiano Ronaldo's fallout was Manchester United's most talked-about issue during the 2022-23 season, with focus mainly on their conflict rather than the team's declining performance.

It was a public dispute and one of the most controversial phases in Ronaldo's illustrious career. It began when Ronaldo was substituted at half-time during a pre-season friendly against Rayo Vallecano and left the stadium before the final whistle, which upset then-club manager Ten Hag.

The friction began there and escalated when Ronaldo refused to come on as a late substitute against Tottenham Hotspur at Old Trafford. He was seen walking down the tunnel before the match ended. Ten Hag took the matter seriously, dropping ...