Wayne Rooney has finally admitted that Cristiano Ronaldo was the superior forward between them, bringing an end to years of comparisons between two of Manchester United’s greatest players. Wayne Rooney and Cristiano Ronaldo formed a key cog in Manchester United's golden era under Sir Alex Ferguson between 2004 and 2009. Rooney remained silent through each name until Cristiano Ronaldo was mentioned—at which point he acknowledged, without hesitation, that the Portuguese icon was indeed the better player. Wayne Rooney gave Cristiano Ronaldo his flowers, rating him above himself. Rooney aims a subtle dig at RonaldoPreviously, YEN.com.gh reported that Wayne Rooney took a subtle dig at Cristiano Ronaldo with a remark about Lionel Messi.