Cristiano Ronaldo looks to have ignited a feud with Wayne Rooney after taking aim at his former team-mate in a sensational interview.
The duo formed an iconic partnership at Manchester United in Ronaldo's first spell at the club, helping them claim domestic and European honours before the Portuguese striker departed for Real Madrid. But it appears their relationship has soured somewhat in the 13 years since, with Ronaldo reacting to criticism from Rooney in brutally cut-throat fashion.
He told Piers Morgan on TalkTV: "I don't know why he [Rooney] 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."
