Wayne Rooney accused of 'hating Cristiano Ronaldo' after snubbing former Man Utd team-mate

Ronaldo previously took aim at Rooney after the current Plymouth boss criticised his performances during his second spell at United.

And supporters on social media think Rooney is still holding a grudge.

The England icon was recently asked by talkSPORT to stay silent until he heard a better teenage sensation than himself.

Rooney famously burst onto the scene in 2002 when he netted a stunning goal for Everton in a dramatic victory over Arsenal.

He also electrified the European Championships in 2004 when he was just 18, too.

Rooney stayed silent, even when Ronaldo's name was put forward, before later saying that Lionel Messi was better than himself as a teenager.

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Fans on Instagram have, however, suggested that Rooney didn't pick Ronaldo because of their falling out a couple of years ago.

"Still hates Ronaldo lol," said one user.

A second stated: "Bro obsessed Ronaldo so badly."

A third referenced England's exits to Portugal at Euro 2004 and the 2006 World Cup by saying: "Ronaldo taking England out can't be forgotten or forgiven."

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Another said: "Bro hates Ronaldo for no reason."

And fifth stated: "Ronaldo teenage is 100x times better than rooney is not even close."

Rooney did, however, admit that Ronaldo was the best goalscorer he played with during his career in another interview.

While the former England star is manager of Plymouth these days, Ronaldo is still going strong at the age of 39.

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And the Al-Nassr star recently said he was no longer interested in big individual honours as he approaches the end of his glittering career.

"I'm just enjoying playing football now as I know I don't have much time left on the pitch," he said.

"It is not important to me now to be the best player or to win awards.

"What is important to me now is to enjoy and help my team."

Ronaldo could be involved when Portugal lock horns with Poland in their Nations League clash on October 12 (7.45pm).

As for Rooney, the Plymouth boss is currently preparing for his side's Championship clash with Cardiff City on the same day (12.30pm).