Why does rooney hate ronaldo

Rooney though got sent off, after stamping on Ricardo Carvalho, with the situation not helped by then Manchester United teammate Ronaldo imploring the referee to send the forward off, before then being seen winking towards his own bench after the deed was done. It made the winger somewhat of a pariah in England, outside of United fan, but 'Wazza' had no ill feelings towards Ronaldo, even straight after the match.

Would I do the same? Probably," Rooney wrote in his Sunday Times column. If he deserved the red, if it would help us win - yes, no question. I'd do it tomorrow. I thought: "Actually, I tried to get him booked in the first half for diving. It was nothing. I went over to him afterwards in the tunnel. I felt it was important to speak to him while it was still fresh and to do it face to face.

He gave me a look as if to say sorry but by then I had my United head on. I said I've no issues with you. Enjoy your tournament and good luck. I'll see you in a few weeks - and let's go try and win the league. Rooney was shown a straight red card for a stamp on Ricardo Carvalho, but Ronaldo appeared to demand that action was taken against his Manchester United teammate by referee Horacio Marcelo Elizondo.

The winger then infuriated England football fans when he was caught on camera winking towards the Portugal bench shortly after Rooney had been dismissed. Everyone was fascinating to see how Rooney would react after meeting Ronaldo for the first time after the tournament. However, the two players basically acted as if nothing has happened and went on to enjoy a fantastic season. Some of their link-up play during the campaign was outstanding and United won the title at the end of it.

The legendary Scot also revealed what Rooney said to him following the controversial episode in Gelsenkirchen.