Wayne Rooney picks Lionel Messi over ex-Man Utd teammate Cristiano Ronaldo in GOAT debate

Wayne Rooney and Cristia Ronaldo enjoyed some of most successful seasons of ir respective careers toger at Manchester United. duo wreaked havoc in Premier League, while also clinching Champions League title in 2008. Despite collective success, Rooney has snubbed his former Man Utd teammate in favour of Barcelona talisman Lionel Messi. 

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Wayne Rooney describes Cristia Ronaldo's efforts in training

Writing in Sunday Times, Rooney opined that Ronaldo wasn't focused on scoring goals when duo began playing toger. However, his only ambition was to become best player in world, revealed former England superstar. Ronaldo worked hard at training and went on to become an incredible scorer. Messi and he are arguably best football stars in world, said Rooney. 

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Difficult to match ir numbers: Wayne Rooney on Lionel Messi, Cristia Ronaldo 

Rooney asserted that Ronaldo is ruthless in penalty box, but Messi has ability to torture his opponents before he goes on to score in game. Messi's impression on field suggests that he is having fun, said former Man Utd star. Rooney went on to assert that two superstars have changed dynamics of game in terms of number of goals y have scored and it is difficult for any or player to match ir success in near future. 

His comments come as a surprise amid his close relationship with Ronaldo. duo toger won three Premier League titles along with a Champions League triumph. Despite a brief conflict during 2006 World Cup, duo paired up to achieve immense success toger under guidance of Sir Alex Ferguson. 

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Lionel Messi a step above Cristia Ronaldo: Man Utd legend David Beckham 

Rooney's comments echo opinion of ar Man Utd legend David Beckham. Inter Miami-owner came up against Messi while he was with Paris Saint-Germain (PSG). Beckham revealed that re will t be any or player like Argentine forward. He described Messi a step above level Ronaldo and also claimed that re will t be any or player like him. 

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Im courtesy: Cristia Ronaldo/ DC United Twitter/ Leo Messi Instagram