Wayne Rooney is ‘bemused’ by Cristiano Ronaldo’s comments

Wayne Rooney is reportedly ‘baffled’ by Cristiano Ronaldo’s comments about him, but the Manchester United legend has decided not to speak out publicly on the matter.

Ronaldo has been embroiled in considerable drama over the past week following the release of his bombshell interview with Piers Morgan on TalkTV.

In the highly controversial interview, Ronaldo criticized the current state of the club along with heavy criticism of United manager Erik ten Hag and former teammates including Gary Neville and Rooney.

Wayne Rooney is reportedly ‘baffled’ after being punched by Cristiano Ronaldo in his now infamous TalkTV interview with Piers Morgan

Regarding Rooney’s criticism of his behavior this season, including the Portuguese star refusing to come on as a substitute against Tottenham Hotspur and then walking through the tunnel before the final whistle, Ronaldo said: “I don’t know why he is criticizing me.” so bad.

“Probably because he has finished his career and I still play at a high level”

“I’m not going to say I look better than him. That’s true… but it’s hard to listen to that kind of criticism and negativity from people who play with you, say Gary Neville.

‘People can have their own opinion, but they don’t really know what’s going on. For example on the training field and Carrington or even my life.

Ronaldo hinted in the interview that Rooney is just jealous that he is still playing for a big club

Ronaldo and Rooney played for United in the 2000s but no longer appear to be on good terms

They should also listen to my opinion. Because it’s easy to criticize, but if you don’t know the whole story, it’s easy.

“They’re not my friends.”

In response to Ronaldo’s words, Sky Sports News reported that Rooney will not make a public statement on the matter, but added that he is surprised at his former team-mate.

Sky Sports News said: ‘We understand that Wayne Rooney here at Sky Sports is baffled by the criticism Cristiano Ronaldo has leveled at him following that interview with Piers Morgan.

Rooney has decided he will not make a public statement on the matter, but it is clear that the England all-time top goalscorer has always maintained that Ronaldo is one of the best two in the world alongside Lionel Messi, of course.

Ronaldo lashed out at his former team-mate, but Rooney reportedly feels no animosity towards him

But he thinks Ronaldo should accept that he is in the final stages of his career, but playing at a club the size of Manchester United means you have to respect the situation and not expect to play every minute of every game.

“We have been told at Sky Sports that Rooney feels no animosity towards Ronaldo.”

Rooney recently claimed Ronaldo’s actions were “unacceptable” at times, accusing him of being an unwanted “distraction” for the club.

His recent criticism is not the first time he has questioned Ronaldo’s return to United.

He also urged the Red Devils to sell the Portuguese star in the summer after telling the club he wanted to leave, but Ronaldo ultimately failed to get away.

Rooney and Ronaldo have a long history, dating back to 2004 when Rooney arrived at Old Trafford a year after Ronaldo moved to the English giants.

The pair were involved in an infamous incident at the 2006 World Cup when Rooney was sent off for stomping on Ricardo Carvalho.

As Rooney left the field, Ronaldo was caught winking on camera, appearing to confirm he had played a part in ensuring the England striker got his marching orders.

On their return to United the following season, the duo put aside their differences and entered into a deadly partnership that led the club to three successive league titles, plus the Champions League in 2008.

However, it seems their relationship has now hit a new low, with Ronaldo not taking it too kindly when Rooney questions his behaviour.