Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney has provided a sound response to Cristiano Ronaldo's 'jealous' remark on Instagram.
Rooney delivered a scathing attack of the forward on Monday following the Red Devils' 1-1 draw against Leicester City at the weekend.
The Derby County boss has since responded to his former team-mate at his latest press conference by insisting there will not be a player on the planet - other than Lionel Messi - who is not jealous of Ronaldo.
Asked on Sky Sports Monday Night Football if signing veteran Ronaldo, 37, has worked for United, Rooney said: 'You'd have to say no at the minute.
'I think he's scored goals, he's scored important goals in the Champions League early on in the season. He scored the hat-trick against Tottenham.
'But I think if you look to the future of the club you would have to go with younger, hungry players to do the best to lift Manchester United over these next two, three years.
On Wednesday, Rooney posted a photograph of himself in the Sky studio alongside Jamie Carragher and host presenter Dave Jones on Instagram. Ronaldo commented with the words 'two jealous' later that day.
Rooney was questioned about his former team-mates remark during his latest Derby County press conference, to which he responded.
'I'd say there's not a football player on the planet who isn't jealous of Cristiano Ronaldo. The career he's had, the trophies he's won, the money he's earned.
'The six-pack, his body,' he added with a wry smile. 'I think every player bar Lionel Messi is jealous of Cristiano.'
Ronaldo has scored 18 times since his move back to United in the summer and is the club’s current top scorer this season.
However, he has come in for some criticism from other pundits and fans who suggested his presence is hampering the squad’s progression and performance.
SIDKAUSH
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If there was no Cristiano, this app wouldn't be able to earn a single penny. U just can't post a single article without him [Crylaugh][Crylaugh][Crylaugh]
Neobdklno
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So Ronney accepted that he is jealous of Cristiano
Leftwinger
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did he just tell Ronaldo that he is not better than Messi..
Cazilstz
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If Messi scores 2 goals in a minor league he's GOAT. If Cristiano at the age 38 scores most match winning goals in the biggest league on the planet, he's not goat. The thing is bar for messi is quite low [Crylaugh][Crylaugh], which shows you only need media support to be called GOAT, not talent or records
SteveBillionaire
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Name this BS App after Cristiano Ronaldo... You won't have to have 100+ articles about him daily! Too many unnecessary and useless Cristiano Ronaldo articles!
wiobisuyz
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Whenever Messi flops they always highlight some controversy to divert attention, this is nothing new
alimailah
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The perfect respond from Rooney
lubbcmpru
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CR5 >>>> LM4 IN every aspect
IPEN17
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Jealous Ronaldo for real[Crylaugh][Crylaugh][Crylaugh][Crylaugh] We all know that Grand Pa won't accept that he doesn't deserve to be in United at that age. A big problem to managers.
reebcdesy
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Hi Rooney, live Ronaldo alone to do his best (because Ronaldo is still in good faith to do more in football) he can do what the youngest cannot do. thanks Rooney
fizbizzie
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just face it, no player other than Marcelo likes you mr ronaldo the Instagram essay writer [Crylaugh]
Kiabdkmops
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Sinister6
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Only blind CR7 fanboys would disagee.. what rooney said is trueish...Man united was playing good football last year and they should have opted for someone younger and should have invested for future of club
jesalam14
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in football, the fan is a person who always want the best for he's team, irrespect of how big or small the team is. yet cr7 more hungry for the success than he's fans. he's a warrior. a fighter. a champion. Rooney u need to remembered that its cr7, he love critics. u only makes him a better person. keep going..... u will see at the end.
yocikru
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Rooney is still having nightmares of Ronaldo's wink in the world cup, when Ronaldo sent him packing.
thedemonking
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did he just tell Ronaldo that he is not better than Messi..
rooney always believed messi was a better player
jakbmnopt
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bambasambou
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did he just tell Ronaldo that he is not better than Messi..
no he said only Messi isn't jealous of Ronaldo bcuz Messi also has a great achievement like Ronaldo but all the rest are jealous of him
Faoson30
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5 > 4 kiddo, there life outside rigged media awards like France d'or [Crylaugh][Crylaugh]
If Messi only deserved 4 then Ronaldo deserved 2. 2>4🤡 Messi will always ahead by 2
aldrinfelix
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CR5 >>>> LM4 IN every aspect
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LM7 u kiddo 😂😂😂😂 obviously 5>7 for some brainless fans😆😆😆
Nichfooty
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did he just tell Ronaldo that he is not better than Messi..
It could be a simple factual statement or could be a subtle dig, depends on how you perceive it
har21nats
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If Messi scores 2 goals in a minor league he's GOAT. If Cristiano at the age 38 scores most match winning goals in the biggest league on the planet, he's not goat. The thing is bar for messi is quite low [Crylaugh][Crylaugh], which shows you only need media support to be called GOAT, not talent or records
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brother brother brother, theres more to football than just goals my friend, just look at the footballing acumen, vision etc. of Messi, theres a reason people call him a goat
truefanbarca/Gun
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If Messi scores 2 goals in a minor league he's GOAT. If Cristiano at the age 38 scores most match winning goals in the biggest league on the planet, he's not goat. The thing is bar for messi is quite low [Crylaugh][Crylaugh], which shows you only need media support to be called GOAT, not talent or records
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how many football related records does Ronaldo still have and how much does Messi still have check that then come back and talk
Zapbklpuy
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did he just tell Ronaldo that he is not better than Messi..
in short he is saying Messi is not jealous of Ronald because Messi's level is above Ronaldo
Popbcoprsu
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Only blind CR7 fanboys would disagee.. what rooney said is trueish...Man united was playing good football last year and they should have opted for someone younger and should have invested for future of club
If we were playing so well last year, Why were United fans always calling for Ole to be sacked? why were we ALWAYS complaining? If it was all so well and good, Then what problems exactly were we complaining about? please Provide answers to those questions.