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Cristiano Ronaldo has blasted former teammate and DC United manager, Wayne Rooney for always criticizing him.
Ronaldo noted that his former Manchester United teammate, Rooney is jealous of him because his career is over.
Rooney has always pointed out some negative things about Ronaldo but claims it’s constructive criticism to get the Portuguese back on track.
The Manchester United’s all-time highest goalscorer felt the Portuguese could still be an asset for the Red Devils if he ‘got his head down’.
Rooney and Ronaldo led one of the fiercest United attacks for five seasons and the former was not happy over the latter’s disregard for manager Erik ten Hag when he refused to come on as a substitute against Tottenham last month.
Recall that Ronaldo was punished bu coach Ten Hag for storming out of Old Trafford angrily after not being used in the match against Tottenham Hotspurs.
Rooney hailed the Dutchman for stamping his feet of authority at the club and described Ronaldo’s conduct as ‘unacceptable’.
Rooney went further to suggest that United were a better team without the Portuguese forward.
And speaking in an explosive interview with Piers Morgan, Ronaldo hit out at Rooney over his remarks.
Speaking to Piers Morgan Uncensored, Ronaldo said: “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….”