Wayne Rooney has aimed a subtle jibe at his former Manchester United teammate Cristiano Ronaldo when asked to rank teenage sensations, including Lionel Messi.

Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney compared Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, and other stars to determine who was better than his teenage self. The Lionel Messi–Cristiano Ronaldo rivalry keeps being a topic of debate,

Rooney then named Lionel Messi as the best dribbler he has shared the pitch with. The Argentine was part of the reason Rooney finished his career with just one Champions League medal. Messi scored in the 2009 and 2011 Champions League finals, helping Barcelona to wins over United on both occasions.

Manchester United icon Wayne Rooney picked Lionel Messi over Cristiano Ronaldo as the individual who was more talented than him as a youth player.

When comparing Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, one of the most heated debates is about who is the more skillful dribbler. Both are legends, but their playing styles and the way they approach defenders set them apart.

Wayne Rooney has had his say on who he thinks is more talented out of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. Rooney formed a formidable partnership with the Portuguese star Ronaldo at Manchester United in his prime.

Cristiano Ronaldo, a five-time Ballon d'Or winner is one of the most prolific goal-scorers in football history. His omission from the elusive list will certainly raise a few eyebrows.