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Darragh Culhane

Roy Keane takes aim at Gary Neville over treatment of Cristiano Ronaldo

Roy Keane has taken aim at Gary Neville over his treatment of Cristiano Ronaldo in a recent video.

The Portugal international recently sat down for an explosive interview with Piers Morgan ahead of the World Cup as he looks to force a move away from the club.

And the two part 90 minute interview ill air on Wednesday and Thursday.

With the 2022/23 season not going how Ronaldo has planned it has seen a number of high profile pundits criticise the forward with Gary Neville among them.

Keane and Neville were shooting a video alongside Micah Richards for Sky Bet where they picked their World Cup winners and were debating how far Portugal would go.

And as they spoke about Portugal, Neville quipped: "Cristiano, your mate Roy.'

To which Roy replied: 'My best mate.'

And Keane joked: "If he's still there. If he was taken off he might have left by now."

And the exchange continued as Gary Neville said: "You have got him on speed dial, haven't you?.

To which Keane replied: "Sorry for defending an ex-teammate. You know I'd defend you Gary if you behave like that."

Ronaldo is currently in Qatar for the World Cup with the tournament kicking off on Sunday.

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