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‘Every player bar Lionel Messi is jealous of Cristiano.’: Wayne Rooney hits back at Cristiano Ronaldo’s ‘jealous’ comment following the Derby boss’ criticism of his Manchester United return

Daily Mail | April 7, 2022

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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.

Wayne Rooney (right) hits back at Cristiano Ronaldou2019s (left) u2018jealousu2019 comment on Instagram
Wayne Rooney has criticised Ronaldo's return to United
Cristiano Ronaldo (above) has hit back at Wayne Rooney's criticism of his Man United return

Rooney (left) delivered a scathing attack of the forward Ronaldo (right) on Monday evening

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.

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