Ferdinand: Man United legend lashes out at Henry, Rooney for negatively criticising Ronaldo
Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand has expressed his dissatisfaction with France legend Thierry Henry, as well Wayne Rooney for negatively criticising Portugal star, Cristiano Ronaldo. The former defender was surprised when Arsenal legend, Henry harshly criticized Ronaldo after his inability to turn heads in his side’s opening game against DR Congo at the 2026 World Cup, as he could not help the Portuguese team to secure three points, failing to score in the game. Prior to the start of the World Cup, the former Real Madrid star missed some goalscoring opportunities during his side’s 2-1 win over Nigeria in an international friendly game. The unimpressive performances has drawn the irk of Henry and Rooney recently, notwithstanding that the former England star played along with the Portuguese forward at the Old Trafford, the criticisms have not gone down well with Ferdinand. “The way Thierry Henry talks about Cristiano Ronaldo sometimes, you’d think they had some personal issue. I don’t understand it because we’re talking about one of the greatest footballers the game has ever seen. Whatever your opinion, you have to respect everything he’s achieved in football,” Ferdinard said. “Sometimes I listen and think, does he really appreciate what Cristiano has done for this sport? Criticism is part of football, but there’s a difference between honest analysis and constantly focusing on the negatives.” “The same goes for Wayne Rooney. I still don’t know what changed between him and Cristiano, but at times it feels like more than normal football criticism. You don’t have to agree with everything Cristiano does, but you should acknowledge the incredible career he’s had and the standards he’s set.” “Players like Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, changed football forever. Whether you prefer one over another, their achievements deserve appreciation and respect.”” Ronaldo seemed to have shut his critics by scoring a brace against Uzbekistan at the age of 41 years, helping his side to reach the knockout stage of the tournament.
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