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Roma midfielder Paredes confirms winding up Argentina teammate Garnacho

Roma midfielder Leandro Paredes admits Argentina players have teased Alejandro Garnacho about his admiration for Cristiano Ronaldo.

Given Ronaldo's rivalry with Argentina captain Lionel Messi, the Manchester United winger was mocked by his international teammates.

"We drove him crazy after he had celebrated like him," said Paredes to DSports.

"He became very nervous, he couldn't speak. I think he has followed CR7 a lot, in fact he plays quite similar to him, who is his idol.

"It's normal, but obviously when he arrives here with us he has to change a bit...!"

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