The bitterest pleas: Ronaldo says sorry
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Cristiano Ronaldo apologizes to the fans after Manchester United’s embarrassing appearance against Liverpool FC.
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It’s been over a decade since Cristiano Ronaldo was so humiliated.
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In the embarrassing appearance against Liverpool FC, the Manchester United superstar suffered a 5-0 defeat for the second time in his long career. Most recently, what is possibly the most ambitious footballer on the planet suffered such a disgrace in 2010.
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Back then, too, he was defeated by an arch-rival, with Real Madrid he had to admit defeat to FC Barcelona 5-0 in 2010. On the pitch, he could not prevent the sensitive déjà vu – but after the game against Liverpool, he spoke to Instagram.
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“Sometimes it’s not the result that we’re fighting for. Sometimes it’s not the result we’re hoping for, ”said the superstar on Instagram. Ronaldo made it clear: “This is our fault, only our fault, because there is no one else to blame.”
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Maguire is also aimed at fans
It is unclear whether he wants to protect his coach Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.
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With apologetic words, CR7, ihe let himself be carried away to a freak out on the square, to the fans. “Our fans were, once again, outstanding with their permanent support.” The Portuguese international ignored the fact that several United supporters left Old Trafford at half time.
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The fans would have “deserved a lot better, a lot better – and it’s up to us to deliver.”
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United captain Harry Maguire said: “We apologize to the fans. it wasn’t even close to being good enough for this club. ”The England international also thanked the fans for their support. (All information about the Premier League)
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Although the disappointment was of course limitless, Ronaldo still tried a positive final sentence in his statement: “Now is the time.”
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By the way: After his first 5-0 defeat, Ronaldo still finished second with Real in La Liga – a place in the table that the Red Devils (currently seventh) could probably live with at the end of this season.
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