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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.

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  1. 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.

  2. Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorMy take is hot.

  3. 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.

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

  5. 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.

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

  7. Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorSixteen matches, though?

  8. 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.

  9. 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.

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