When asked to choose between the two best players on the planet, Rooney, along with fellow United players Tom Cleverley and Jonny Evans, were split over a decision. The England striker declared Messi as the best ever, but feels Ronaldo has been unlucky to share the same era as Messi.

Lionel Messi vies for the ball with Cristiano Ronaldo in an El Clasico match. PIC/AFP