Nemanja Vidić, the former Manchester United defender, spoke about the reasons why Cristiano Ronaldo surpassed his former teammate Wayne Rooney during their careers.

Vidic said that people usually see the glamorous side of Cristiano on social media, but he emphasized that his excellence came as a result of his hard work and great commitment from the age of 18 to 21, where he worked tirelessly, sacrificed nights out, and pursued his dream with unparalleled dedication, asserting that everything he achieved was well-deserved.

Vidic added that Rooney did not reach the same level in terms of physical and mental discipline, explaining that they were equal at the beginning, but what set Cristiano apart was his mentality, his constant desire to improve, his commitment to work, and his hunger to reach new heights.

Vidic concluded his statement by affirming that Rooney did not lack talent or mentality, but he primarily relied on his natural talent and did not invest as much in his body or additional training as Cristiano did.