Goal.com Transfers LIVE SCORES NEWS TRANSFERS PREMAlejandro Garnacho Cristiano RonaldoGetty/GOAL Chris Burton 21 Jul 2024 07:25+00:00 5 Alejandro Garnacho responds to accusation he ‘ignored’ Lionel Messi in Copa America final as Argentina & Man Utd winger is labelled a ‘proper Cristiano Ronaldo fanboy’ Lionel Messi Alejandro Garnacho Cristiano Ronaldo Argentina Manchester United Copa America Premier League “Cristiano Ronaldo fan boy” Alejandro Garnacho has responded to the accusation that he “ignored” Lionel Messi during the Copa America final. Red Devils forward on the bench for Copa clash Joined by iconic team-mate after unfortunate injury Little interaction during the game but celebrated together Article continues below Alejandro Garnacho Cristiano RonaldoGetty WHAT HAPPENED? The Manchester United winger has never shied away from the fact that he is a big CR7 fan. The 20-year-old forward has openly admitted to being a huge admirer of the Portuguese superstar, despite pledging international allegiance to Argentina. Advertisement NEXT MATCH Club Friendlies ARS Arsenal 28 Jul 2024 00:00 MUN Manchester United Match Preview THE BIGGER PICTURE Garnacho is now an international team-mate of eight-time Ballon d’Or winner Messi, having previously worked with Ronaldo at Old Trafford. There were suggestions during the recent Copa final that the youngster was ignoring his illustrious colleague when both found themselves on the bench – with Messi suffering an unfortunate ankle injury during a dramatic clash with Colombia. DID YOU KNOW? Garnacho has responded to a social media post in which he was branded “a proper Ronaldo fan boy” by pointing out that he celebrated with Messi – who had a smile on his face and was clearly not looking to give the United starlet the cold shoulder