Cristiano Ronaldo names best XI of his career and includes three Man United players

The five-time Ballon d'Or winner has played for Manchester United, Real Madrid and Juventus in a trophy-laden career.

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Ronaldo joined Saudi side Al Nassr in December, after being released by United, whom he returned to for a second stint in 2021.

The Portugal captain has won several prestigious team and individual honours and called legends of the game his teammates. Recently, he picked his all-time XI with Goal Arabia.

In goal, the 38-year-old went with Real Madrid and Spain legend Iker Casillas.

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The former shot-stopper was also joined by his ex-Los Blancos teammates Marcelo and Sergio Ramos, who both form part of the defence.

Ronaldo also included Man United legend Rio Ferdinand, and Juventus great Giorgio Chiellini in his backline.

In midfield, the Portugal captain went with Real Madrid midfielders Toni Kroos and Luka Modric, as well as Man United legend Paul Scholes.

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Ronaldo then picked a star-studded forward line, picking Gareth Bale on the right and Karim Benzema on the left, having played alongside the duo at the Santiago Bernabeu.

Wayne Rooney takes his place in through the middle, with Ronaldo and Rooney both terrorising Premier League defences over the years.

Though the pair have not seen eye-to-eye of late with their friendship souring.

Not only was Rooney unimpressed with Ronaldo's infamous interview with Piers Morgan, he slammed the Portuguese ace for refusing to come onto the pitch in the Red Devils match against Tottenham last October.

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Rooney said: "The things he has done from the start of season, it is not acceptable for Manchester United."

Ronaldo then hit back, saying: "I don't know why he criticises me so badly… probably because he finished his career and I'm still playing at a high level.

"I'm not going to say that I'm looking better than him. Which is true…"

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Having got his hands on five Champions League trophies in his trophy-laden career, it remains to be seen whether Ronaldo returns to Europe in the future, as he eyes more silverware.