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Cristiano Ronaldo has made the headlines once again for his latest comments on Manchester United. The 37-year-old United star also lashed out at Erik ten Hag and the club’s management. Ronaldo is in his 2nd season with the United since joining them in 2021. However, after just one season, it was reported that the player wanted out of the club. Ten Hag, reportedly, didn’t have Ronaldo in his plans and that has led to a messy situation within the club. In his latest interview, Ronaldo also took a jibe at his former United teammate, Wayne Rooney.

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Cristiano Ronaldo spent six seasons with the Red Devils in his first stint with the club. Wayne Rooney joined United a year after Ronaldo’s arrival. The two got along well and won several trophies with the club. However, their relationship hasn’t been the same now. Rooney recently called Ronaldo a ‘distraction’ and claimed his actions ‘unacceptable’. Ronaldo got back at him in a recent interview with Piers Morgan.

“I don’t know why he criticizes me so badly, probably because he finished his career and I’m still playing at high level,” Ronaldo told Piers Morgan. “I’m not going to say that, I’m looking better than him, which is true.”

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Wayne Rooney, or ‘Wazza’ as United fans call him, is a United legend. United fans have massive respect for both Rooney and Ronaldo. However, Ronaldo’s recent comment on Rooney didn’t go down well with United fans.

Fans react to Cristiano Ronaldo hitting back at Wayne Rooney

Wayne Rooney spent 13 years with Manchester United winning several trophies. He remained with the team even in their darker days when the Red Devils finished a few seasons trophyless. There’s no surprise that he is a respected legend among United fans. Ronaldo’s recent comments on Rooney didn’t go down well with fans, who reacted to it on Twitter.

Following are some of the reactions to Ronaldo’s jibe at Rooney:

Wayne Rooney retired from soccer in 2021 after permanently taking up the managerial job at Derby County. He is currently the manager of his former club, DC United. Rooney left United in 2017 as the all-time top-scorer (253 goals) in the club’s history. Rooney had a highly successful career and is now trying his luck in coaching.

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However, both Ronaldo and Rooney are 37-year-old. Rooney’s recent criticism of Ronaldo didn’t go down with the Portugal star. Rooney has also openly picked Lionel Messi as the greatest soccer player over Ronaldo, several times. This is surprising, considering the two played five seasons together.

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