Ronaldo and Rooney spent five years together at Manchester United where they won the Champions League and three Premier League titles
And Ronaldo was asked about Rooney ahead of his showdown with Manchester United this week
Ronaldo has been in fine form for Juventus this term since his £105m move from Real Madrid
But when asked about his former team-mate he was complimentary and opened up on the nickname he gave him
"For me the power of Wayne Rooney is his mentality and strength," Ronaldo told Goalhanger films
"He never stops, he always runs, helps the team. He's a fantastic team player and he scores goals
He scored important goals, for me he's fantastic. "He was the kid of England. Everyone loved him
He is a fantastic boy, fantastic player. "I used to call him, between me and my mates, the pit bull
I remember when he lost the ball he was so powerful, a strong guy, he shoots unbelievable
" But he was happy to look on his time at Old Trafford and even revealed he could team up with Rooney again one day
Ronaldo added: "He scored many goals, what can I say? I miss playing with him. The future nobody knows
Maybe we'll play one day together again." Rooney moved to America earlier this year to play MLS football with DC United
He helped the Washington side reach the play-offs where they lost to Columbus Crew on penalties
Rooney is set to return for England one last time in a friendly against USA. The 33-year-old, England's record scorer with 53 goals, will win a 120th cap in the comeback appearance on Nov
15 - two years after his last international match against Scotland in November 2016
"I am truly humbled and hugely excited to play for England at Wembley again," Rooney said in an FA statement
"I would like to thank Gareth Southgate and The FA for inviting me back and helping to support my Foundation in the process
"Playing for England was the greatest honour of my career - so winning my 120th, and final, cap will be a particularly special moment for me
It's fitting that the match will be against the USA and I hope that both sets of fans enjoy the game
" Having made his international debut in 2003 as England's youngest ever player, Rooney surpassed Bobby Charlton as his country's leading scorer in 2015
Across a 13-year international career, Rooney represented England at three World Cups and three European Championships
Rooney, who began his career at Everton, spent 13 seasons at Manchester United. After a season back at Everton, he moved to the U
S. to join D.C. United - whom he helped to the playoffs in his first campaign. He is not expected to start or captain the side against the U
S., but will be brought on as a substitute in a charity match arranged to raise funds for the Rooney Foundation, which aims to improve the lives of disadvantaged children
England also play Croatia at Wembley in the Nations League on November 18.
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