Renowned English broadcaster Piers Morgan has slammed Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney for his remarks on Cristiano Ronaldo.
Despite emerging as Manchester United’s leading goalscorer this season, the Portuguese has often faced criticism for his lack of off-the-ball contributions. His former teammate, Rooney, has become the latest voice to advocate the claim.
Speaking on Sky Sports, the Derby County boss claimed that the 37-year-old was not doing enough for United, hinting that re-signing him was a mistake. Rooney also claimed that the Red Devils needed “younger, hungrier” players to lead them to a brighter future.
Rooney’s comments on Ronaldo have not sat well with Morgan, who believes the Portugal star is the hungriest footballer in the world. Reacting to the former England international's comments, Morgan tweeted:
“Hmmm. a) Ronaldo’s scored 18 goals for Utd this season, in a poor side, aged 37. Last time Rooney scored 20 in a season for Utd, he was 27. 2) Ronaldo’s still fitter now than Rooney ever was. 3) There’s no footballer in the world with greater hunger than @Cristiano”
The former Real Madrid star has scored 12 Premier League goals in 24 appearances for Manchester United this season. Bruno Fernandes, who has scored nine in 27 games, is United’s second-leading goalscorer in the English top-flight in the current campaign.
Cristiano Ronaldo wins Manchester United’s Player of the Month award for March
Hours after Rooney’s comments on him, the five-time Ballon d’Or winner was awarded the Player of the Month award by Manchester United.
On their official Twitter handle, the club shared a picture of him holding the Player of the Month award for March.
Surprisingly, the Portugal captain only featured in one Premier League game in March. However, he delivered his best performance of the season in that high-profile top-flight clash against Tottenham Hotspur. The 37-year-old scored a stunning hat-trick to lead his side to a crucial 3-2 win over Spurs, boosting their top-four hopes.
Additionally, the all-time leading goalscorer in men’s football won the Premier League Goal of the Month award for his long-range stunner against Antonio Conte's team.
wizluvawak4u
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when rooney resign to everton was the totally nightmare for everton that season at of his age that time, cr7 is were better than him at this age. please tell him to focus on coaching and stop speaking rubbish. no player in united now is hungry of wining matches except of cr7 and bruno, he prefer his country man rashford, lingard and maguire to still playing still next season hmmmm i wonder if those his country man are hungry to win matches.
Yuwadeknry
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Rooney sham on you
Akeel3150
345
emotional damage for Rooney😂😂💔
Chima92
310
He ignored his fellow English pal Maguire who has been the worst of the worst all season and decided to criticize Ronaldo who is single handedly carrying the team on his shoulders to qualify for next season's UCL. Thats the nature of an English man. Bais and sentiments!
bueabkpst
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Rooney fear is that Ronaldo will break his record for all time man u all time top score 😀😀
Wobacemtyz
251
Rooney nowadays is talking to much he needs to concentrate on Derby County which is fighting for relegation battle!!!
sooabcdpsu
206
I think Rooney have issues with CR7 ,cuz the dude has never said anything good about CR7 ..he is younger than cr7 yet he looks older ..it's just hatred ...
KHMMURU07
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Man Morgan woke up and destroyed Wayne to core🤣.