Cristiano Ronaldo comments on Man Utd problems speak volumes after Old Trafford scenes

Cristiano Ronaldo's candid revelations about the state of Manchester United in his bombshell interview with Piers Morgan last year sent shockwaves through the football world.

The iconic forward didn't hold back as he laid bare the issues plaguing Old Trafford, which have been highlighted this season, not least by the leaky stadium roof causing floods within the ground, much to fans' dismay.

In a no-holds-barred conversation with Morgan, Ronaldo openly criticised the Glazer family and manager Erik ten Hag, confessing a lack of respect for the Dutchman shortly before his departure from the club was confirmed, reports the Mirror.

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Ronaldo's most striking comments during the interview were about the lack of progress in the club's facilities, expressing his astonishment that nothing had advanced since his initial exit in 2009 for Real Madrid.

Speaking to Morgan, Ronaldo remarked: "Nothing changed since I left, the pool, the jacuzzi, even the gym, even some technology. Even the chefs who I appreciate, lovely people. I thought I would see new technology, infrastructure. I saw things I saw when I was 20!"

Ronaldo's comments hit home following United's recent home loss to Arsenal, where footage showing the extent of the leaks at Old Trafford circulated online.

Significant rainfall had occurred post-match at Old Trafford, causing notable structural issues. The club duly reported that 1.6 inches of rain had fallen within a two-hour window after the final whistle.

Sir Jim Ratcliffe, who is looking at options to restore Old Trafford to its former glory, noted in February that ideally, he would prefer to rebuild the legendary stadium.

"In an ideal world, I think it's a no-brainer, a stadium of the north, which would be a world-class stadium where England could play and you could have the FA Cup final and it's not all centred around the south of England," said the British billionaire.

"I think the refurb would take longer than the new one because it's more complicated because obviously you're building and you have to build over a main railway line which is quite complicated and expensive."