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Rooney Backs Ronaldo Amid GOAT Debate, Denies Hate
9/25/2025
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- Wayne Rooney says he loves Cristiano Ronaldo and rejects hate claims.
- Rooney calls Ronaldo a genius and recalls their close Manchester United friendship.
- He says backing Lionel Messi in the Greatest Of All Time debate doesn't mean he dislikes Ronaldo.
- They thrived at United with Premier League titles and a Champions League; Rooney cites tensions from Ronaldo's second stint.
