Vincent Kompany says Bayern Munich will have more chances to win trophies after his side were dumped out of the Champions League by Inter Milan.
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Bayern earned a creditable 2-2 draw at Inter on Wednesday night but lost 4-3 on aggregate to exit the Champions League at the quarter-final stage. Manager Kompany struck an optimistic tone after the match, saying, "That's football, that's life," and that they could win trophies in the not-so-distant future.
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He said after the game: "Football is all about details. When you look at how the two games went, we wouldn't have wished for a lot different, except the goals we conceded. We knew about Inter's strengths going forward and from set pieces – but we were also dangerous and had our chances. We're not going to play the final in Munich, but in 5 months there will be Champions League again and a lot of games in Munich. That's football, that's life. In two months we have the Club World Cup and we'll try to win another title. Of course it's bitter that we're out of the Champions League, but we had our chances."
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Bayern can still lift some silverware this season as they are six points clear at the top of the Bundesliga with five games remaining. And this experience may be an important one as the German giants aim to be the champions of Europe again.
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Kompany's Bayern will look to bounce back from this setback when they travel to Heidenheim on Saturday in the Bundesliga.
The 17-member provisional squad also included Under-19 uncapped left-arm quick Jannillea Glasgow
ESPNcricinfo staff13-Sep-2022Wicketkeeper-batter Natasha McLean and offspinner Sheneta Grimmond have returned to the West Indies Women’s ODI side, having been picked in the 17-member provisional squad for the three ODIs against New Zealand from September 16 to 22 at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in Antigua. The squad also included Under-19 uncapped left-arm quick Jannillea Glasgow.Newly-appointed captain Hayley Matthews will lead the side for the first time. This will be West Indies’ first series in any format since they lost the semi-final to eventual champions Australia in the ODI World Cup in March earlier this year.West Indies will be without a few senior players this time, such as Anisa Mohammed, Deandra Dottin and Kycia Knight. While Anisa took a six-month break from cricket earlier this month, Dottin announced a sudden international retirement during the Commonwealth Games last month.Performances in the inaugural Women’s 6ixty and CPL were taken into consideration while picking the squad, a CWI release said. Grimmond took 2 for 22 for Trinbago Knight Riders in the victorious CPL final and claimed another four wickets in her 6.2 overs in the 6ixty. Glasgow also represented Trinbago Knight Riders in the two tournaments but she barely got chances to bat or bowl.Grimmond last played for West Indies in Pakistan in November last year, whereas McLean’s last international game was a T20I in September 2020, and her last ODI was in November 2019. McLean has the experience of 30 ODIs to her name and Grimmond has seven.”The New Zealand series is very important on the women’s cricket landscape not only because it starts a new cycle, but also because it is part of the preparation leading towards the T20 World Cup in South Africa,” lead selector for women’s cricket Ann Browne-John said. “With a few senior players unavailable at this time, for different reasons, like the experienced Anisa Mohammed, Kycia Knight and recently retired Deandra Dottin, the selectors were still able to get a blend of senior and developing players including Under-19 player Jannillea Glasgow and returning players Natasha McLean and Sheneta Grimmond. Ultimately, we believe that captain Hayley Matthews, in her first series, will have a promising squad of players to start building with.”Allrounder Mandy Mangru, 22, and left-arm spinner Kaysia Schultz have also joined the players in Antigua for a ten-day training camp led by head coach Courtney Walsh. Mangu and Glasgow were handed development contracts when CWI had announced the annual retainers in June.CWI said a match-day squad of 13 players will be selected ahead of each ODI. The ODIs will be followed by five T20Is from September 25 to October 6, which will also be played at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium.The ODIs will be part of the new Women’s Championship cycle in which both West Indies and New Zealand are yet to play a game.ODI squad Hayley Matthews (capt), Aaliyah Alleyne, Shemaine Campbelle (wk), Shamilia Connell, Afy Fletcher, Cherry Ann Fraser, Shabika Gajnabi, Jannillea Glasgow, Sheneta Grimmond, Chinelle Henry, Kyshona Knight, Natasha McLean (wk), Chedean Nation, Karishma Ramharack, Shakera Selman, Stafanie Taylor, Rashada Williams
Batter looking to press his case for a T20 World Cup starting spot in Australia T20Is
Tristan Lavalette07-Oct-2022Opening batter Phil Salt hopes his new home ground in Perth can help him apply further pressure for a T20 World Cup berth as England prepare for a warm-up clash with Australia at Optus Stadium on Sunday.Salt has fond memories of playing at the 60,000-seat ground in Burswood, which is hosting international cricket for the first time since late 2019, having smashed 59 off 31 balls for Adelaide Strikers against Perth Scorchers in January 2020.His destructive, hard-hitting batting appears perfectly suited for a traditionally quick Optus Stadium pitch and outfield, which often fuels high-scoring BBL games. Calculating defending champions Scorchers made a shrewd decision after selecting Salt with pick No. 19 in the inaugural BBL draft in August.Related
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“Expecting it to be fast and bouncy. It’s a good wicket to bat, suits my game,” he told reporters on Friday. “The boundaries are pretty big square and generally does suit the guys who are stronger square of the wicket.”Salt plans to meet with Scorchers officials ahead of Sunday’s match, but in the meantime his focus is building on his Player-of-the-Match 88 not out against Pakistan in the sixth T20I in Lahore, which revived his T20 World Cup hopes after a grim run of form netted just 59 runs in five innings.Having opened in Pakistan in place of injured skipper Jos Buttler, Salt appears slightly behind Alex Hales, who has long dominated the BBL, in the pecking order and looms as a likely spare batter in England’s T20 World Cup squad. “Not too sure right now,” Salt said when asked if he had been given clarity on his role in Australia. “It’s not a conversation we’ve had yet.”With a golden opportunity to further impress in the series opener against a weakened Australia attack, Salt said he would pick the brain of team-mate and former Scorchers star Liam Livingstone for added insight.”Obviously he’s done really well here and it would be silly not to lean on him on exactly how to play these conditions,” he said.After a thrilling 4-3 T20 series victory in their long-awaited return to Pakistan, a buoyant England are feeling upbeat ahead of the World Cup where they enter as one of the favourites.It’s been a low-key start to their campaign with players and staff staggering their arrivals to Perth this week and they hit the nets at Optus Stadium for a light session on Thursday morning to launch a hectic tour Down Under.While this three-match warm-up series against old foe Australia probably lacks the traditional punch, Salt believed there was still a lot at stake with game one set to be played in front of a 30,000 crowd on Sunday afternoon.”It’s a series to win and we’ve got an eye on the World Cup,” he said. “It’s very important to keep the momentum rolling after Pakistan. To beat them in their own conditions…that’s very tough to do.”We played with a lot of guys who hadn’t played much international cricket so we’re pretty happy with how that went. We want to keep the ball rolling and continue the momentum.”
Another draw for Mikel Arteta's side leaves Liverpool just one point away from securing the Premier League title
Arsenal drew their 13th game of a frustrating Premier League season as they were held 2-2 by Crystal Palace on Wednesday night courtesy of two stunning Eagles goals, leaving Liverpool just one point away from being crowned champions. The result means the Gunners can no longer surpass Arne Slot's side's points tally.
The hosts got off to the perfect start when the impressive Jakub Kiwior rose highest to nod home a fine header from Martin Odegaard's free-kick, but Palace responded well and got a deserved equaliser as the unmarked Eberechi Eze produced a stunning volley from the edge of the box having been picked out by Adam Wharton's corner.
Leandro Trossard then restored Arsenal's lead with a smart touch and finish just before the break and that goal looked like being enough to earn Mikel Arteta's side an unconvincing win ahead of next week's Champions League semi-final against Paris Saint-Germain.
But, with seven minutes of normal times remaining, Jean-Philippe Mateta took advantage of a William Saliba error to level things again with a superb lob over David Raya to earn the visitors a point.
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David Raya (4/10):
Got away with one early on when he came for a corner and got nowhere near it. That seemed to set the tone for the rest of the night. Not his calm, measured self.
Jurrien Timber (7/10):
Got the assist for Trossard's goal. Solid as always.
William Saliba (5/10):
Gave Nketiah a tough time whenever they were in one-on-one situations, but looked a bit off it in other situations. Mateta punished him for a poor mistake which gave Palace their second equaliser.
Jakub Kiwior (7/10):
Opened the scoring early on with a great header. Also made one excellent block to deny Nketiah from close range. Another good display.
Myles Lewis-Skelly (6/10):
Ventured forward a few times, but was a more reserved performance than we have become accustomed to.
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Thomas Partey (6/10):
Kept things ticking over in midfield as always. Produced a couple of lovely moments in the second half when he dropped his shoulder to earn himself some space.
Declan Rice (6/10):
Always looked to get forward to support the attack. Sent one shot inches wide in the first half. Faded after the interval.
Martin Odegaard (5/10):
You can see that chemistry he has with Saka just isn't there with Sterling. Set up the first goal with a nice free-kick, but was largely quiet.
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Raheem Sterling (3/10):
Just not in the game at all. A passenger before being replaced by Saka.
Leandro Trossard (6/10):
Worked hard to try and find space up front and was rewarded with a goal. His shot took a deflection, but the first touch to work the opportunity was excellent.
Gabriel Martinelli (5/10):
Almost got away at times on the counter, but was mainly on the fringes of things.
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Bukayo Saka (6/10):
On for the final half hour, saw one volley well kept out by Henderson.
Kieran Tierney (N/A):
On for the final few minutes
Ethan Nwaneri (N/A):
Replaced Odegaard for the final stages.
Mikel Arteta (6/10):
Went fairly strong, despite having PSG looming large. Bit of a surprise he kept Rice and Timber on. Starting Sterling didn't work at all.
West Ham United are already looking at alternative striker options for 2025/2026, in case they cannot or choose not to strike a permanent deal for loanee Evan Ferguson, who’s just joined on a temporary deal from Brighton.
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Graham Potter was reunited with his Seagulls starlet in east London on deadline day, with West Ham confirming the 20-year-old’s arrival as they secure a much-needed new striker option, following serious injuries to Niclas FĂĽllkrug and Michail Antonio.
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Ferguson’s last 12 months have been hindered by injuries, not to menton a lack of first team chances ahead of Danny Welbeck and Joao Pedro, so this temporary stint at West Ham could be much-needed for the forward’s career.
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In the event he passes this spell with flying colours, unfortunately for West Ham, the Irons do not possess the option to buy him outright this summer.
Potter played a key role in convincing Ferguson to join West Ham last month, but even the manager who gave him his Brighton debut would be powerless if the Irons cannot afford his summer price tag.
If the Irishman dazzles in London, there is every reason to believe Brighton would demand a marquee fee to let him leave permanently, and West Ham are said to be looking at different striking options if this does become the case.
West Ham identify Man United striker Rasmus Hojlund as summer target
According to TEAMtalk, Manchester United forward Rasmus Hojlund is someone they’re considering. The Dane, who’d cost around ÂŁ40 million, could be allowed to leave Old Trafford this summer – as he is not rated by manager Ruben Amorim. It is believed West Ham have identified Hojlund as a summer alternative to Ferguson, and the club are ready to back Potter with “several” fresh faces this summer.
Hojlund, despite failing to live up to his initial ÂŁ72 million price tag, has been praised by those within United as a fantastic talent.
“We’ve seen the talent he has, and now it is really clicking for him in front of goal,” said Man United defender Harry Maguire to Sky Sports. “We always knew that was going to come because he’s an exceptional talent.
“He’s going to be a big player for this club. I’m sure he’ll keep scoring goals and there are many more to come. As senior players you see a young player coming through – and he holds himself so well and so mature people don’t realise his age – but he’s come in with a big weight on his shoulders to be the main striker for Man United.
“He’s had to play every game because of injuries but you see in training the work he puts in, the talent he has, the physical capability to play in this league, we knew he’d be successful for this club.”
The forecast is bad for Sunday but that can change quickly, and both teams are determined not to be distracted by the weather
Alex Malcolm12-Nov-2022In 1992, the same year England and Pakistan last met in a World Cup final, Australian-based New Zealand band Crowded House released one of their most famous songs, Four Seasons in One Day.It was an ode to Melbourne’s unpredictable weather, featuring the line, “it doesn’t pay to make predictions.”It is a lesson the current England and Pakistan teams have heeded 30 years on, ahead of Sunday’s T20 World Cup final in Melbourne, with horrendous weather predicted.Australia’s Bureau of Meteorology is forecasting 100% chance of rain with 10-20mm expected including “the chance of a thunderstorm, possibly severe with heavy falls.”But nothing is ever guaranteed in Melbourne when it comes to the weather. England risked failing to reach the knockouts, after focusing on Melbourne’s unpredictable weather too much earlier in the tournament in the shock loss to Ireland at the MCG.Related
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“Obviously, the Ireland match is a big disappointment for us as a team throughout this tournament, but certainly feels a long time ago now,” England captain Jos Buttler said on Saturday. “Being able to sit in this position on the eve of the World Cup final, I think we will have learned quite a few lessons throughout that game and actually, the lead-up into the game.”The weather around Melbourne was dominating the whole tournament at that stage and was definitely a distraction at times.”It was a blunt admission from Buttler and perhaps in part explained why England had bowled so poorly at the start of that game against Ireland.The irony is, as much as they were distracted by the weather in the lead-up to that loss, they freely admit too they didn’t pay enough attention to the radar during the game itself, when they fell five runs short of the DLS par score as the rain began to fall.”We know the areas we were short,” Buttler said. “That definitely hurt us. And I think we’ve seen a reaction to that game in the rest of the cricket we’ve played so far.”Pakistan had their own experience with Melbourne’s weather in the lead-up to their epic clash against India, with fears the game would be washed out without a ball being bowled due to another foreboding forecast from the Bureau of Meteorology. But in the end, not a drop of rain fell that night during Melbourne’s wettest October for half a century, and the teams duked it out in one of the best T20 internationals ever played.Pakistan were not distracted by the weather against India, having outplayed their opponents for much of the night before losing the game in the final eight deliveries.Again, ahead of the final, they are unperturbed by the forecast.”We discuss the weather situation of course, but we don’t focus on it,” Pakistan captain Babar Azam said. “We’re focused on getting a full game in. It’s a World Cup final, so getting a part-game in or not getting one at all would be disappointing. We’re aiming to execute regardless of how long it is, but I’m really looking forward to getting a full game in.”Pakistan’s vibes-over-tactics mindset has served them well to this point and gives them great comfort.England too will take comfort from the knowledge that they have played a rain-shortened game in this tournament. They also played another in the lead-up to the event, against Australia in Canberra, giving them added recent experience of both setting and chasing in rain-shortened matches should the game be reduced to a 10-over affair, the minimum length needed for a result in the final.But as Crowded House front man Neil Finn wrote, “finding out wherever there is comfort there is pain, only one step away, like four seasons in one day.”
Sergio Busquets admits that, even with Lionel Messi in their ranks, Inter Miami are “not the level to compete” for Club World Cup glory.
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The Herons will be taking part at FIFA’s expanded global gathering in the United States this summer. They have accepted a special invitation to that event, with Messi’s presence making them of obvious appeal to fans across North America.
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Inter Miami, who are co-owned by Manchester United and England legend David Beckham, have been placed in Group A alongside Al Ahly, Palmeiras and Porto. Fans will have hoped to reach at least the knockout stages, but Busquets has sought to rein in expectations.
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The World Cup-winning Barcelona legend has told : “It’s clear that we’re not at the level to compete in the Club World Cup. But we’ll try to compete in the group, take it game by game, fight, and hopefully move on to the next round, although it’s going to be tough.”
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While Busquets is playing Inter Miami’s chances down, Sergio Aguero has previously told of a team that includes an eight-time Ballon d’Or winner: “We know that Messi is one of the players that everyone wants to see, so it'll be very nice to see Inter Miami compete at the tournament, especially with Leo in the team. He’s going to want to give his all as he doesn't like to lose anything.”
On Tuesday night, despite leading twice, the Sky Blues were beaten 3-2 by Real Madrid in the first leg of their Champions League tie, with Jude Bellingham bundling home a stoppage-time winner at the Etihad.
As noted by OptaJoe on Twitter, this is the fifth time the Citizens have lost a game this season in which they were in front, more than across the previous four campaigns combined.
Man City’s continued poor form means their transfer decisions are coming under ever more intense scrutiny, especially considering a former player was key to their downfall this week.
Brahim Díaz: Man City's forgotten former man
When Brahim DĂaz equalised for Real Madrid and did not celebrate, this was the moment the majority of onlookers remembered he used to be a Man City player.
Former Manchester United, Wimbledon and Coventry forward Terry Gibson described DĂaz’s decision not to celebrate as “bizarre”, suggesting most supporters inside the stadium would not have known who he was.
That’s because, despite being on Man City’s books for four years, the Morocco international made just 15 senior appearances, totalling a mere 415 minutes, all four of his starts for the club coming in the Carabao Cup, before joining Real Madrid for a reported ÂŁ15.5m in 2019.
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Still only 25-years-old, DĂaz is yet to establish himself as a regular at Madrid either, 16 of his 30 appearances this season coming as a substitute, although Graham Ruthven of Total Soccer Show believes he is under-utilised by Carlo Ancelotti given that, when he is given an opportunity, he adds “cohesion” to Real Madrid’s often chaotic forward-line.
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While Guardiola may have been regretting his decision to sanction Diaz’s exit last night, nevertheless, there is another former Man City winger shining right now and it’s likely the manager will rue this one just a little bit more…
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Man City made a mistake selling their superstar winger
Having been a key part of Leicester City’s title-winning team, Riyad Mahrez joined Manchester City for a reported ÂŁ60m in 2018, a club-record fee at the time, and he would go on to make 236 appearances in Sky Blue, scoring 78 goals and winning 11 major honours.
Former Manchester City winger Riyad Mahrez.
His former teammate at Leicester Kasper Schmeichel described the Algerian winger as “incredible” but, after five seasons in Manchester, Mahrez was sold to Saudi Pro League side Al-Ahli for a reported ÂŁ30.4m in July 2023.
Playing alongside Roberto Firmino, Ivan Toney and Galeno in Jeddah, Asian football expert John Duerden for the Guardian notes that Mahrez has not been at his best this season, having racked up more assists than anyone else in the Saudi Pro League during his first campaign in the Middle East, accumulating 13.
Nevertheless, his form has picked up in recent weeks, taking his tally to nine goals and 12 assists for the season by bagging one of each against Al-Sadd in the AFC Champions League during a 3-1 victory, meaning he ranks joint-first in that competition for assists, alongside Oscar.
So, let’s assess how his numbers compare to Man City’s current forward options.
As the table outlines, Mahrez is outperforming all of Man City’s wingers and attacking midfielders in terms of pure goals and assists, with the obvious caveat that he is playing at a lower level; Global Football Rankings believe the Premier League to be the strongest in the world, with the Saudi Pro League ranked at 31st, just below France’s second-tier Ligue 2, for context.
Pete Hall of the i Paper labelled Savinho “the new Mahrez” following Man City’s 4-1 win over West Ham, although the Brazilian is not putting up Mahrez-esque stats just yet, so were the Sky Blues right to cash in when they did? Would they be in a better place if they still had him?
It’s hard to say but it was certainly a bigger blunder than Diaz, who he is outperforming even at the age of 33.
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Over the years, Chelsea Football Club has been the home to countless centre-forwards who have captured the hearts of the fanbase with their impressive displays on the pitch.
Eidur Gudjohnsen featured for the Blues over a six-year period, amassing over 250 appearances, but catching the eye with his finishing ability in the final third.
The former Iceland international netted 78 times during his time at Stamford Bridge, helping the club win multiple Premier League titles along the way.
He wasn’t the only talisman to impress during his time as a player, with Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink scoring 87 times in 177 games in West London, cementing his own place in the club’s history books.
However, fast-forward to 2025, the club have lacked that focal point under Enzo Maresca, with the Italian yet to make his own stamp on the forward line since his summer appointment.
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With Nicolas Jackson currently on the treatment table, Maresca has relied upon Frenchman Christopher Nkunku to lead the line for Chelsea over the past couple of weeks.
The 27-year-old has struggled for regular minutes after his ÂŁ52m move from RB Leipzig in 2023, with an ACL injury halting his progress for the majority of last season.
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However, he’s been handed multiple starts over the last couple of weeks, looking to fill the void left by the Senegalese international after his recent injury setback.
Nkunku has started each of the last four outings across all competitions, registering one goal and one assist, with both of his contributions coming in the recent 4-0 thrashing of Southampton.
He’s offered a temporary solution to the forward position, which the manager has desperately tried to bolster during his two transfer windows since his appointment.
However, the club may have been better off keeping hold of one player who certainly would’ve offered the focal point the Italian has craved in recent months.
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Off the back of winning the Champions League back in 2020/21, Chelsea made some big-money investments, which saw numerous players depart from the Bridge.
Romelu Lukaku arrived in a ÂŁ97.5m deal from Inter Milan, which resulted in Tammy Abraham leaving in a ÂŁ34m deal to join Serie A side Roma, ending his long-standing affiliation with his boyhood club.
Whilst it was a superb fee to receive for an academy graduate, they parted ways with an impressive talent who has continued his goal-scoring form away from West London.
Abraham, who’s currently spending the season on loan at AC Milan, has registered 45 goals since his big-money departure, with eight of which coming during the ongoing campaign.
When comparing his underlying stats to those of Nkunku, the Englishman has outperformed the current first-team star, highlighting the mistake the Blues made in allowing him to leave the club.
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Abraham, who’s previously been labelled “sensational” by commentator Matteo Bonetti, has achieved a higher shot-on-target accuracy rate this season whilst also winning more of the aerials he’s entered.
He’s also registered a higher xG to date, finding himself in better opportunities to score than the Frenchman, offering that out and out presence they’ve desired over the past couple of months.
Given his form in Italy, the club certainly may have offloaded the 27-year-old too prematurely, having the tools to offer the needed focal point Maresca craves in West London.
However, unfortunately for the Blues, he will remain a case of what could’ve been had they kept hold of him, with Abraham thriving away from his boyhood with the added minutes he’s received after departing in 2021.
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Wayne Rooney has joked that Cristiano Ronaldo will be “fuming” after being mistaken for ex-Manchester United team-mate Carlos Tevez.
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Rooney, the Red Devils’ all-time leading goalscorer, spent five years working alongside CR7 at Old Trafford. They won the Premier League, Champions League and League Cup together, while famously clashing in a red card winking incident at the 2006 World Cup.
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They have not always seen eye to eye since heading in different directions, with Rooney critical of Ronaldo’s second spell with United that started in 2021. He said of the Portuguese superstar: “The things he has done from the start of season, it is not acceptable for Manchester United.”
Ronaldo bit back during an interview with Piers Morgan, saying: “I don’t know why he criticises me so badly… probably because he finished his career and I’m still playing at a high level. I’m not going to say that I’m looking better than him. Which is true…”
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Rooney has now risked incurring Ronaldo’s wrath again while shooting a video for in which he had to try and guess the identity of former colleagues from their hair cut alone. He was able to pick out Marouane Fellaini, David de Gea, Nani and David Beckham, while also getting Paul Pogba after initially going for Wilfried Zaha.
When it came to Ronaldo, Rooney plumped for Argentine striker Tevez with his first guess. The ex-England captain said after eventually settling on five-time Ballon d’Or winner CR7: “He’ll be fuming with that.”