Five-time Ballon d'Or winner now exiled in the Saudi championship, Cristiano Ronaldo is not appreciated by Thierry Henry, according to Rio Ferdinand.
For many during the first two decades of the 21st century, the world of football was divided into two categories: pro-Lionel Messi and pro-Cristiano Ronaldo. Above these considerations, some have not necessarily chosen a side, but have had reasons not to like one (or two). According to Rio Ferdinand, Thierry Henry would not appreciate the five-time Portuguese Ballon d'Or.
The former England international, now a consultant in his country, regularly speaks on various football-related topics. A few days ago, he spoke in the podcast “ It's All Kicking Off » and talked about what Thierry Henry thinks, according to him, of Cristiano Ronaldo. “ The way I see Thierry talking about Cristiano is that he doesn't say anything about it. He doesn’t talk about himself with enthusiasm or spark. It's like he downplays Cristiano a lot. »
Bickering and a name
And the former teammate of CR7 on the Manchester United side for many seasons continues, referring to an episode dating back to a match between the Red Devils and Arsenal. “ There was a video at Highbury (former stadium of Gunnerseditor’s note) where Henry slaps him on the back of the head or something, and Cristiano pushes him away. Cristiano then scored the winning goal. (…) It seems to me that there is a little story that is perhaps going on in the background with Thierry and it is perhaps still in his mind. »
A supposition without any real proof, but Rio Ferdinand did not stop there and considered that the Brazilian Ronaldo also had a problem with his (almost) namesake. “ There's some fried food somewhere. It's because of the name. I think because of the name it's like it's saying: 'You took my name, which I have a problem with you'. »
