Opinion

'People think I hate him!' – Wayne Rooney lifts lid on relationship with Cristiano Ronaldo and reveals why he prefers Lionel Messi to former Man Utd team-mate

Wayne Rooney has revealed the true nature of his relationship with former Manchester United team-mate Cristiano Ronaldo, claiming the pair held each other in high regard, despite their war of words in recent years. And Rooney has also shed light on his feelings over who he thinks is better: Messi or Ronaldo.

'Extremely surprised with my knowledge and know-how' – Mikel Arteta bites back at Arsenal's critics after Gunners boss sent 'handbrake off' message

Mikel Arteta has hit back at Arsenal's critics after being send a "handbrake off" message by pundits following their draw against Manchester City last Sunday. Arteta's side dominated possession against City and stole a point after a last-gasp equaliser from Gabriel Martinelli at Emirates Stadium, but the Spaniard's tactics have been called into question.