Wayne Rooney Takes a Swipe at Cristiano Ronaldo With Messi Comment

• Wayne Rooney has aimed a jibe at his former Manchester United teammate Cristiano Ronaldo with a Lionel Messi remark
• The two legends shared the pitch for five seasons at Old Trafford and won many trophies under Sir Alex Ferguson
• Rooney and Ronaldo have exchanged words, especially after Ronaldo's unceremonious exit from Man United

Wayne Rooney has aimed a dig at his former Manchester United teammate, Cristiano Ronaldo.

The two players enjoyed great success at Old Trafford, but their relationship has deteriorated, especially in recent years.

The two players won multiple Premier League titles and the 2008 Champions League.

The two players formed a potent partnership in the 2000s under the legendary Sir Alex Ferguson but have traded barbs in the last few years.

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Rooney omits Ronaldo

In a video shared by Talksport, Rooney was asked to say something until he heard a better teenage sensation than him.

He kept quiet when the presenter named Michael Owen, Kylian Mbappe, Jude Bellingham, and Ronaldo. The Plymouth Argyle coach spoke when Lionel Messi was mentioned.

The GOAT debate between Messi and Ronaldo has raged for the last decade, and Rooney will probably be trolled for his answer.

What happened between Rooney and Ronaldo?

Ronaldo arrived at Old Trafford in 2003, while Rooney arrived a year later from Everton.

The two catapulted Man United to one of their most successful eras. Ronaldo won a Ballon d'Or during his six-year stay, while Rooney went on to become the club's record goal scorer.

During Ronaldo's highly publicized feud with Red Devils coach Erik ten Hag, Rooney said Ronaldo was a "distraction", per Manchester Evening News.

In his explosive interview with Piers Morgan, the Al-Nassr star trolled Rooney.

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"I don't know why he criticises me so badly... probably because he finished his career and I'm still playing at a high level. I'm not going to say that I'm looking better than him. Which is true."

It remains to be seen if the two will mend their relationship.

Wayne Rooney's verdict on Ten Hag

YEN.com.gh earlier reported that Man United legend Wayne Rooney backed Erik ten Hag to turn things around after a poor start.

The club's all-time goal scorer said players need to do better, adding that he can see changes happening at the club.

Source: TUKO.co.ke