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Ferdinand reveals Ronaldo asked him to instigate peace talks with a 'hot' Rooney after World Cup red

Rio Ferdinand has opened up on how Cristiano Ronaldo asked him to instigate peace talks with Wayne Rooney after their clash in the 2006 World Cup quarter-final that saw the England striker sent off.

Rooney was dismissed in the second half for stamping on Ricardo Carvalho after a tangle, with Ronaldo appealing to the referee for a red card before being filmed winking towards the Portugal bench. England went on to lose the match 3-1 on penalties.

Rooney was visibly furious with his Manchester United team-mate as he left the pitch in the 62nd minute and Ferdinand explained how he helped him call a truce with Ronaldo after the game.