"Football stars Cristiano Ronaldo and Wayne Rooney have been urged to revisit their 2006 FIFA World Cup feud by a fellow sporting star, only this time in the ring. A keen boxer in his youth, Rooney has previously spoken of his affinity for the sport, while Ronaldo is no stranger to the methods required to train the world's best in the renowned fighting discipline."
"Rooney's famous knockout goal celebration saw the former England striker mimic being punched and falling to the ground, in response to a leaked video that had become a major news story back in 2015. A national newspaper had published an image from the video which appeared to show Rooney had been knocked out by fellow footballer and sparring partner Phil Bardsley while the pair were engaged in a playful bout."
"Rooney also made headlines in 2006 when he was sent off for England at the quarter-final stage of the World Cup for a stamp on Portugal defender Ricardo Carvalho. GELSENKIRCHEN, GERMANY - July 1: Wayne Rooney of England is shown Red card and sent off by Referee Horacio Elizondo as Cristiano Ronaldo looks on during the FIFA World Cup Finals 2006 Quarter Final match between England and Portugal at Arena Aufschalke on July 1, 2006 in Gelsenkirchen, Germany."
Cristiano Ronaldo and Wayne Rooney are linked to a revived rivalry originating from the 2006 World Cup quarter-final when Rooney was sent off for stamping on Portugal defender Ricardo Carvalho and Ronaldo urged the referee to expel him. Rooney performed a knockout-style goal celebration after a leaked 2015 video showed a sparring session with Phil Bardsley that appeared to depict Rooney being knocked out. Rooney has a boxing background and an affinity for the sport, while Ronaldo has familiarity with boxing training methods. American heavyweight Malik Scott has proposed a boxing match between Rooney and Ronaldo, suggesting such a bout would elevate boxing’s public profile.
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