Wayne Rooney once gave a brutal assessment of his thoughts about his former Manchester United teammate, Cristiano Ronaldo, describing him as 'annoying'.
Rooney and Ronaldo were one of the most feared combos in the Premier League between 2004 and 2009Once a formidable duo during Ronaldo’s first stint at Old Trafford, the pair played a pivotal role in Manchester United 's dominance of England and Europe between 2004 and 2009.Together, they lifted eight major trophies, including three Premier League titles and a Champions League crown, cementing their place as one of the most lethal partnerships in football.
The pair consistently found each other, with Ronaldo assisting Rooney on 14 occasions and Rooney setting up Ronaldo 11 times. Their ability to complement one another’s playing style, combining Ronaldo’s flair and pace with Rooney’s aggression and vision, made them a nightmare for defenders during their time at United.Over the years, their relationship evolved, especially during Cristiano's return to United in 2021.
Reflecting on their time together, Rooney described his former teammate in a light-hearted yet revealing manner. “Cristiano was so good and so annoying at the same time. He’s probably not as good now, but he’s probably just as annoying,” Rooney humorously remarked, as quoted byOne notable instance occurred after Ronaldo allegedly refused to come off the bench during a Premier League match against Tottenham when the team was trailing, an action Rooney labelled as a “distraction” to the squad.
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