Rooney refuses to comment on Ronaldo’s explosive interview

Former Man Utd star Wayne Rooney is said to be “bemused” by his former teammate Cristiano Ronaldo’s comments about him.

The Manchester United legend, however, said he would not comment publicly on the matter.

During his interview with Piers Morgan, Ronaldo criticized Man Utd, the club’s hierarchy, manager Erik ten Hag and former team-mates, including Gary Neville and Rooney.

Speaking about Rooney, the 37-year-old Portugal international claimed Rooney was jealous of him, “probably because he finished his career and I’m still playing at a high level.”

Responding to the explosive interview, Sky Sports News reports: “Rooney has decided he is going to make no public statement on the matter.”

The report added that Rooney “feels that Ronaldo needs to accept he is in the latter stages of his career. But being at a club the size of Manchester United means respecting the situation and not expecting to play every minute of every game.”