Wayne Rooney risks Cristiano Ronaldo's anger over Messi comment

According to

Wayne Rooney

,

is the only player who isn't envious of

, who appeared to lash out at his former teammate after criticizing the forward's return to

.

Since his return to Old Trafford, the Portugal captain has scored 18 goals in 33 competitions, averaging a goal every 148 minutes. However, United is out of all cup competitions and seventh place in the Premier League.

This has prompted questions about Ralf Rangnick's stint as United's next permanent manager and the club's transfer operations, with both Cristiano Ronaldo and

Paul Pogba

being scrutinized. According to Wayne Rooney, Lionel Messi is the only player who isn't envious of Cristiano Ronaldo, who appeared to lash out at his former teammate after criticizing the forward's return to Manchester United.

Since his return to Old Trafford, the Portugal captain has scored 18 goals in 33 competitions, averaging a goal every 148 minutes. However, United is out of all cup competitions and seventh place in the

Premier League

.

This has prompted questions about Ralf Rangnick's stint as United's next permanent manager and the club's transfer operations, with both Cristiano Ronaldo and Paul Pogba being scrutinized. Most professionals regard man as a god. When asked about Ronaldo's response, he remarked on Thursday, "I watched it this morning." "I believe there isn't a single footballer on the planet who isn't envious of Cristiano.

"His six pack! His career, the trophies he's won, the money he's made!" Every player, except for Lionel Messi, is envious of Cristiano." When United travels to Everton in the Premier League on Saturday, Ronaldo will look to disprove his critics.

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