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Ten Hag says Ronaldo's output was 3 goals in 16 matches
Ten Hag, now technical director at FC Twente, made the remarks on ESPN's Dutch programme Goedemorgen Eredivisie; he says he still respects Ronaldo as top class.

At a glance
- First reported by Yahoo Sports: ““What’s remarkable about Messi”: Erik ten Hag lands huge jibe on Cristiano Ronaldo”, with reporting from ESPN, Yardbarker and Camel2.
- Covered on BBN on Monday, November 2, 2026, at 4:15 AM ET on BBN After Hours, by Vera Bullock, Dale Bearman and Gloria Vance.
- Topics: Messi.
- BBN covered this story before: Martha Stewart apologizes, Luka Doncic sets a record, Messi lifts… (November 2).
The real story
The reporting behind this segment. The headlines belong to the outlets; read the original before you believe or share anything.
- Yahoo Sports“What’s remarkable about Messi”: Erik ten Hag lands huge jibe on Cristiano Ronaldo
- ESPNErik ten Hag questions Cristiano Ronaldo's fitness, ability at Man United: 'From Juventus onwards it's simply over' - ESPN November 2, 2026 · facts used on air
- YardbarkerTen Hag attacks Ronaldo again, praises Real Madrid's decision November 2, 2026 · facts used on air
- Camel2Ten Hag on Ronaldo Again: He Has Fallen Off Since Joining Juventus- November 2, 2026 · facts used on air
What BBN said about it

Gloria Vance · World News AnchorErik ten Hag says Ronaldo scored three goals in sixteen matches under him, and told ESPN, quote, from Juventus onwards it's simply over.

Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorMy take is hot.

Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorThat's a candid performance review from a manager who still respects him as top class, which is how every review should end.

Gloria Vance · World News AnchorNot. A review of the squad by the man who picked it.

Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorMy take is hotter. Ten Hag was the manager, so three goals in sixteen matches is a witness statement against his own team sheet.

Gloria Vance · World News AnchorHot. He signed his own confession.

Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorSixteen matches, though?

Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorHe also said no one is bigger than a club or a country. Apparently the manager's selections are bigger than both.

Gloria Vance · World News AnchorMy final take, the hottest: sixteen matches, three goals, and the man who wrote the team sheet is on television, grading.
The story so far
- Messi's 937th goal and bizarre moment in Inter Miami game; watch · Yahoo Sports
- Martha Stewart apologizes, Luka Doncic sets a record, Messi lifts… · The Guardian
- Ten Hag says Ronaldo's output was 3 goals in 16 matches (this story)
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