Cristiano Ronaldo Posts Message On Twitter After Being Criticised For Storming Down The Tunnel At Burnley

Cristiano Ronaldo has posted a message on social media after he was criticised for storming straight down the tunnel following Manchester United’s frustrating draw with Burnley.

The Portuguese failed to applaud the travelling United supporters at full-time and instead headed straight for the dressing room.

Earlier this season former United defender Gary Neville criticised Ronaldo for similar behaviour, while Ally McCoist has expressed his disappointment with the forward.

"The travelling fans in particular, certainly in my experience, can be the more vocal of your team's support and they travel long distances and spend an awful lot of money.

"I can understand that sometimes the overall disappointment of defeat getting to you and just wanting to get off the park.

"However, I think you should always go over to your travelling support and give them a thank you."

Former Newcastle United goalkeeper Shay Given added: "Ronaldo's a superstar, and he doesn't look overly happy at the moment.

"He stormed down the tunnel last night again; that doesn't sit well with away fans who've travelled to Burnley on a wet and cold night.

"It's not difficult to go and clap your own fans, so there's a lot of issues there at the minute."

Ronaldo appeared to indirectly address that criticism on Wednesday, posting an image of himself interacting with a young United supporter to his Twitter account.

"Children are and will always be the best thing the world has to offer, and we must protect them at all costs," Ronaldo wrote.

"Supporters are and will always be the best in football, and we must respect everything they face and endure for their clubs."

United are now fifth in the Premier League after the draw - one point behind West Ham, who beat Watford 1-0 on