“I Would Have Fitted Into It” – Months After Cristiano Ronaldo’s ‘Rat’ Jibe, Wayne Rooney Snubs Him in List of Players Who Could Fit in Manchester City

All the eyes will be on the UEFA Champions League semifinal between Real Madrid and Manchester City. The two clubs will clash at Santiago Bernabeu in the first leg of what will be the replay of last season. DC United manager Wayne Rooney has made some bold predictions regarding the fit to the current City team snubbing Cristiano Ronaldo. 

The current City team is riding high and is considered to be the best. They are in contention for the treble this season. Citizens are top of the table in the Premier League. They are also in FA Cup final and will play Real Madrid for a place in the Champions League final. 

Wayne Rooney snubs Cristiano Ronaldo

The DC United manager spoke to The Times recently. He spoke about the current Manchester City side and their chances of making it to the final, beating the Los Blancos. Rooney had his say over which former Manchester United players could fit in this City side ahead of the crucial Champions League game.

The former United superstar said, “There were players in our team who would have got into this City side. Paul Scholes would have been perfect, Rio Ferdinand and Nemanja Vidic too.” “I believe I would have fitted into it as well — and I would have loved to play with Kevin De Bruyne and [Erling] Haaland,” Rooney said while making his case and snubbing Ronaldo.

Recent times have seen the former United superstars firing shots at each other. It all started with Cristiano Ronaldo giving an explosive interview with Piers Morgan. The Al Nassr forward criticized the club, manager, youngsters at the club, and former United players. Rooney was one of those players. Ronaldo took a rat jibe at all those former players who criticized him.

However, snubbing Ronaldo is a bold claim. Rooney was talking about the 2008 United side that won the Champions League, though. Ronaldo made a significant contribution to that campaign. Over the years, the Portuguese got the name Mr. Champions League for his incredible performances in the competition.

Ronaldo made the Champions League his own

Real Madrid is the most successful club in the history of the UEFA Champions League. They have won the competition for record 14 teams and are in contention to win their 15th trophy this season. Los Blancos ruled the competition last decade and completed the three-peat. Cristiano Ronaldo was phenomenal during that period.

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Ronaldo stepped up in the tournament when needed and is the top scorer. His knockout stage display is incredible. The Portuguese held many records in the competition, and his performances in the crunch games have earned him the nickname of Mr. Champions League. 

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Let us know your predictions on the two-legged semifinal between Real Madrid and Manchester City.