"I love him. I think he's an absolute genius and what he's doing is incredible. I love Cristiano and playing with him. I don't think people realise actually how close me and him were. I think just because I've said that I think Messi is better than Ronaldo, people think I don't like Cristiano."
"I absolutely love Messi, love watching him play and that was the only reason because I think Messi had a little bit more in terms of how he played and taking players on and whatever. Ronaldo's a killer and people think because I've said Messi is better than Ronaldo, I don't like him or speak down on him."
Wayne Rooney does not hate Cristiano Ronaldo and describes him as a genius. Rooney and Ronaldo played together at Manchester United from 2004 to 2009, winning three Premier League titles and a Champions League. The pair clashed during the 2006 World Cup when Ronaldo was accused of influencing Rooney's red card. Rooney loves playing with Ronaldo and says people misunderstand his view that Messi is better. Rooney believes Lionel Messi had slightly more dribbling and taking-on ability, while Ronaldo is a ruthless goalscorer and a clear 'killer' in front of goal.
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