CRISTIANO RONALDO has been branded ‘irritating’ and a ‘prima donna’ for the way he waves his hands and moans at his Manchester United team-mates.
The Portuguese legend, 36, came back to Old Trafford last summer and is currently top scorer with 14 goals in 22 appearances this term.
But his romantic return to the Theatre of Dreams is turning into a nightmare with the Red Devils facing a huge fight to secure a place in next season’s Champions League.
Ronaldo took aim at some of the youngsters in United’s squad last week as he told them to listen to his advice so they can finish in the top-three this term.
That came after numerous instances of the forward, who missed the 2-2 draw at Aston Villa on Saturday, having a go at them on the pitch.
Now Garth Crooks, who played for United during the 1980s, has told the icon that he should be looking at his own behaviour instead of taking aim at his colleagues.
In his Team of the Week column for BBC Sport, Crooks wrote: “Manchester United interim boss Ralf Rangnick wants his players to hold each other to account after Cristiano Ronaldo questioned their mentality.
“Ronaldo has expressed concern about the attitude of some his team-mates and suggested it needs to be better for United to be successful this term.
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“I couldn't agree more – and it should start with him. Ever since he returned to Old Trafford the Portuguese international has behaved like a prima donna.
“He may be the star of the show but the constant waving of his hands in the air when events don't go his way – a sign that the crowd's moans and groans regarding United's failures are all down to his team-mates and nothing to do with him – is irritating.”
Crooks also added that he ‘expects better’ from Ronaldo as he also reminded him that he must realise that he no longer plays for a powerhouse like Real Madrid or Juventus who dominate their respective top-flights.
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