Rio Ferdinand has hit back at Gary Neville after the former Manchester United defender claimed Cristiano Ronaldo's move to Saudi Arabian outfit Al Nassr is a 'sad' way for the five-time Ballon d'Or winner to wind down his career.
Ronaldo, 37, confirmed he had signed a lucrative two-and-a-half-year deal with Al Nassr on Friday night - just weeks after tearing up the final six months of his contract at Old Trafford.
Shortly after the move was confirmed, Neville claimed there was "an element of sadness" at the fact that Ronaldo would be bringing the curtain down on his illustrious career in the Middle East rather than a more global stage.
