Today witnessed criticism of Ronaldo from his former Manchester United teammate, Wayne Rooney, who directed sharp accusations at the Portuguese star regarding how he is managing his exit from the international scene. The repercussions of Cristiano Ronaldo’s noisy departure from the Portugal national team camp during the recent international break have not ceased, opening the door to many questions and criticisms about his behavior.
Wayne Rooney, who played alongside Ronaldo for many years at Old Trafford, did not hesitate to express his strong dissatisfaction, stating on his program “Stick to United”: “The first thing I said to myself was why?” Rooney confirmed that the star undermining his coach and teammates in that manner was “very wrong” on all football aspects, stressing that the whole incident is unjustifiable.
Rooney also harshly criticized the striker’s attempt to publicly influence the coach’s speech after the incident, describing this act as crossing all boundaries. He said: “You cannot dictate to the coach what he should say. This goes beyond anything I have seen in my life,” confirming that this behavior is unprecedented in the world of professional football.
Rooney’s tone became extremely severe when referring to Ronaldo’s current situation with the Portuguese national team, considering that the problem goes beyond a mere fleeting dispute with the technical staff. Rooney explained that the “criticism of Ronaldo” stems from the premise that “there comes a time for all players to leave international football. It comes for everyone, and unfortunately, he is not handling it well. It’s uncomfortable to watch.” Media reports indicate that these statements increase the pressure on the Portuguese star amid the end of his illustrious career.
