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VIDEO: Shrek & 'no bum' John O'Shea! Cristiano Ronaldo reveals bizarre nicknames he gave ex-Man Utd team-mates

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During Ronaldo's first stint at Manchester United, the <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/unbelievable-boasting-cristiano-ronaldo-amazing-man-utd-stepovers/blt27276694cbd9c312" target="_blank">Portuguese forward could do no wron</a>g as he was a major part of the Red Devils' golden era where he went on to win eight titles in five years including three Premier League titles and one Champions League crown in 2008. Despite his move to Real Madrid in 2009, the five-time Ballon d'Or winner remained friends with some of his old team-mates and has now revealed some of the nicknames he used during his time at the club in a chat with Rio Ferdinand on his show 'Rio Meets'.

WHAT HAPPENED?

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Manchester United player nicknames with <a href="https://twitter.com/Cristiano?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Cristiano</a> 😂😂😂😂 Sorry Wazza!!! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MUFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MUFC</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Cristiano?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Cristiano</a> <a href="https://t.co/A3wIFrhv9x">pic.twitter.com/A3wIFrhv9x</a>— Rio Ferdinand (@rioferdy5) <a href="https://twitter.com/rioferdy5/status/1834186067588558932?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 12, 2024</a></blockquote>
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Ronaldo admitted that Wayne Rooney went by the name of 'Shrek', while he also used to troll John O'Shea for having 'no bum' in the dressing room. Midfielder Paul Scholes was also simply called 'Ginger' in reference to the colour of his hair.

THE BIGGER PICTURE

The Portuguese legend is now at Al-Nassr and slowly inching towards the end of his illustrious career. He will be in action next when the Saudi Pro League side take on Al-Ahli on Friday, September 13.

WHAT NEXT FOR RONALDO?

VIDEO: Shrek & 'no bum' John O'Shea! Cristiano Ronaldo reveals bizarre nicknames he gave ex-Man Utd team-mates | Goal.com US

Cristiano Ronaldo was a fan favourite during his time at Manchester United, and he has revealed a few of the nicknames he gave his team-mates.

VIDEO: Shrek &amp; &apos;no bum&apos; John O&apos;Shea! Cristiano Ronaldo reveals bizarre nicknames he gave ex-Man Utd team-mates