He was faster than Ronaldo — Rooney makes surprising admission of ex-Man Utd star

Former Manchester United star Wayne Rooney has revealed a surprising fact from the club’s training sessions.

The former England striker has revealed that midfielder Owen Hargreaves was quicker than Cristiano Ronaldo during speed tests.

Rooney and Ronaldo were pivotal figures in the United squad that won three Premier League titles and the Champions League in 2008.

Hargreaves was also a key component of that 2008 double-winning side, and Rooney insists the former central midfielder was deceptively fast.

Speaking on the BBC’s The Wayne Rooney Show, the United legend disclosed the results: “We did tests over 30 yards, I think it was, and I was top in that and Owen Hargreaves was second."

“Owen was quicker than people think. So yeah, I was, I was faster than that.”Rooney acknowledged that speed in football is complex, noting that other players excelled with the ball at their feet.

“But there are all different aspects in football. Cristiano obviously dribbling with the ball is really quick, Ryan Giggs dribbling with the ball. Some players seemed quicker with the ball and then without it as well.”