Cristiano Ronaldo Hits Back at 'Jealous' Wayne Rooney Over Man United Criticism

• Manchester United star Cristiano Ronaldo has hit out at his former teammate Wayne Rooney for criticising his return to the club
• Rooney made a claim that the Red Devils should consider moving on from Ronaldo and Paul Pogba and instead recruit "young and hungry" players
• Ronaldo has a year left on his current deal with the Red Devils, while Pogba's contract is set to expire in the summer

Cristiano Ronaldo has accused Wayne Rooney of being jealous of him after he called on Manchester United to get rid of the Portuguese captain.

Rooney made an appearance on Sky Sports on Monday as a pundit and suggested that the Red Devils should consider parting ways with Ronaldo.

The Derby County manager claimed that axing the former Real Madrid talisman and Paul Pogba from the team would allow United to progress.

But as Rooney posted a photo of him alongside Jamie Carragher and Monday Night Football presenter David Jones on Instagram, the five-time Ballon d'Or winner left a comment which consisted of just two words: '"Two jealous".

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The former England forward picked Pochettino ahead of Ten Hag, with the Red Devils' legend declaring the Argentine as an ideal candidate for the role.

Rooney cited Pochettino's experience in the Premier League as one of the key factors that give him an edge over Ten Hag.