Wayne Rooney on Ronaldo: I love him, he is a genius after the argument.

Rooney and Ronaldo's relationship in changing times

According to The Sun: Wayne Rooney emphasized that he 'absolutely loves' Cristiano Ronaldo, even though their relationship has been through significant trials over the years.

Rooney and Ronaldo were not only close friends but also a powerful duo on the field. However, lately, their relationship has become a subject of public discussion.

Rooney and Ronaldo were close friends during their time together at Manchester United News Group Newspapers Ltd

No malice towards Ronaldo

39-year-old Rooney emphasized that he feels no negativity towards Ronaldo, despite public disputes.

'People think I hate him, but I love him,' Rooney said on the 'Rio Meets' podcast with Rio Ferdinand.

He also highlighted that Ronaldo is an 'absolute genius' and pointed out his impressive achievements in football.

Discussion of games and achievements

Rooney, who previously claimed Lionel Messi was the best, now believes that Ronaldo could deserve the title of the best player of all time, given his successes in Saudi Arabia.

'I absolutely love Messi and enjoy watching him play, but I think Ronaldo is a real killer,' Rooney added.

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Conflict and memories of the past

Ronaldo sharply criticized Rooney in an interview with Piers Morgan, noting that the reasons for Rooney's criticism are connected to his ended career.

'I don't know why he criticizes me so harshly... maybe because his career is over and I'm still playing at a high level,' Ronaldo said.

Rooney recalled shared jokes during their time at the club, while Ronaldo recently stated that he no longer considers him a friend and emphasized that they are just colleagues.

Reuters It seems that the relationships between the two football legends are once again in the spotlight, as their friendship has experienced both highs and lows. It is important to watch the further developments of this story, as both players continue to influence the world of football, each in their new role. Rooney, who is pursuing a coaching career, while Ronaldo continues to play in Saudi Arabia, remains a prominent figure in the history of this sport.