In a recent viral interview with Pierce Morgan, Cristiano Ronaldo labeled his former teammate Wayne Rooney a ‘rat’. Cristiano Ronaldo did not hold back at all during the explosive interview and threw jabs at Manchester United in general, Ralf Rangnick, Erik ten Hag, and several former teammates, one of which – Wayne Rooney.
Pierce Morgan, the provocateur that he is, asked the football star if he would prefer more ‘money in the bank, or more Instagram followers’. “I’m just trying to work out how Wayne Rooney could hate you even more!” – the host added.
Cristiano Ronaldo Labels Former Teammate Wayne Rooney A ‘Rat’
“Not only him, imagine the rest of the rats they are going to criticize me too, but it is good to still be the number one.” – Christiano Ronaldo answered.
After the interview, Ronaldo left many wondering if Ronaldo’s United career will come to an end. When Pierce Morgan touched on this topic, Cristiano Ronaldo did not hesitate to fire straight without holding back.
“It’s difficult to tell right now, it’s because, we, my mood is right now to The World Cup. It’s probably my last World Cup, of course, my fifth World Cup. I don’t know what’s gonna happen after the World Cup. But as I told you before, and I will say again, the fans will be always in my heart.” – Cristiano Ronaldo told the host. “And I hope they been in my side, even if I back, or if I’m not back, or if I stay or whatever. Nobody’s perfect. Episodes in the life we all have is part of human beings. It’s part of me to be a human being and father as well. I always will commit mistakes. But I don’t know, it’s hard to tell right now what’s going to happen to World Cup. My focus is for the World Cup, for the Portugal national team.”
The football star showed great optimism for the ongoing world cup as well. He appeared confident that Portugal will achieve great success at the World Cup.
“I am very optimistic. We have a fantastic coach, we have a good generation of football players. I’m looking forward that we’re going to it an amazing World Cup… It’s gonna be tough. Extremely difficult. But everything is possible. But of course, we’re gonna compete.” Portugal kick-started the World Cup by playing against Ghana and managed to win 3-2 in Qatar.
Cristiano Ronaldo scored the first goal for the Portuguese representation in the 65th minute. Ghana had a chance and evened out the result in the 73rd minute, before Joao Felix and Rafael Leao sealed the match with the 78 and 80th minute goals.
