Rooney Finally Reveals What He Told Ronaldo In Tunnel After 2006 World Cup Incident

Speaking about his conversation with Cristiano Ronaldo after getting sent off in the England vs Portugal game in the 2006 World Cup, Wayne Rooney said: “Listen, you’re going to get a lot of stick from the press, I’m going to get a lot of stick from the press, my focus now is on Man United.

“There is no issue with me whatsoever, I would have done exactly the same trying to get England a win against Portugal and this is a big year for us and we have every chance of winning the league.

“My attention, once we were out, completely flipped back to Manchester United. There was never any issue. I actually tried to get him booked in the first half for diving. I’m playing for England, he’s playing for Portugal, do whatever you can to win. “

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There were rumors about ‘bad blood’ between Rooney and Ronaldo after that sending-off, with many presuming the two would have troubles playing together at Man United.

However, the duo settled their differences and excelled in the 2006/07 season – helping the Red Devils win the Premier League title