Wayne Rooney

'Wagatha Christie': Rooney and Vardy settle on legal costs

In the final leg of the "Wagatha Christie" saga, Vardy's lawyer told a court she was willing to pay £1.2 million of Rooney's legal costs for a failed libel suit.
7 May 2025, 04:46 AM

Rooney says Manchester United look 'lost' and 'scared'

Wayne Rooney thinks former side Manchester United look "lost" and "scared" on the pitch and that "10 to 15 players need to leave the club".
13 March 2025, 13:11 PM

Rooney hit hard by 'setback' after Birmingham City sacking

Rooney's chequered managerial career is in stark contrast to his stellar playing days.
2 January 2024, 18:55 PM

Birmingham City sack Rooney amid winless run

Wayne Rooney has been dismissed as the manager of Birmingham City after less than three months in the role, the second-tier Championship club said on Wednesday, after a winless run left them hovering above the relegation zone.
2 January 2024, 11:21 AM

Rooney appointed Birmingham City manager

Former DC United coach Rooney replaces John Eustace, who was sacked on Monday with the Midlands side sixth in the standings -- 12 points behind runaway leaders Leicester City.
11 October 2023, 10:31 AM

City will blow Real away: Rooney predicts

The two heavyweights will square in the first leg of the knockout clash at the Bernabeu Stadium on Tuesday, May 9
8 May 2023, 02:59 AM

Wayne Rooney could debut as a boxer and face Jake Paul

Wayne Rooney's career as a football player was undoubtedly one of the most outstanding in recent times, but now, everything could change course, as the England legend could now try his luck as a boxer.
9 April 2023, 09:19 AM

Harry Kane: England's goal king

Newly established as England's record goalscorer, Harry Kane's place in the history books was earned as much by his perseverance as his lethal finishing.
24 March 2023, 12:53 PM

Kane breaks record as England enjoy rare win over Italy

Harry Kane became England's record international goalscorer as his side began their Euro 2024 qualifying campaign by beating reigning champions Italy 2-1 in Group C on Thursday.
23 March 2023, 22:27 PM

Kane breaks England all-time goal record

Harry Kane broke England's all-time goalscoring record with his 54th international goal in Thursday's Euro 24 qualifying opener against Italy.
23 March 2023, 20:46 PM

Dream houses: 5 most beautiful houses of footballers

We know that football players work extraordinarily hard to reach the heights of success and the payment they receive for it often makes us feel extraordinarily poor. Not only do we swoon over their lifestyle, some footballers’ tastes, as reflected in their homes, have left us speechless more than once. So, here are 5 most beautiful houses of footballers that make us wish we could live there:
24 November 2022, 13:51 PM

Kane goals key if England are to challenge again

History beckons for Harry Kane in Qatar with the England captain just two goals away from matching Wayne Rooney's record of 53 for the Three Lions.
3 November 2022, 03:46 AM

Rooney urges Ronaldo to stay patient

Former Manchester United forward Wayne Rooney urged Cristiano Ronaldo to remain patient and make the most of the opportunities that come his way as the Portugal international looks to work his way back into the Premier League club's first team.
8 October 2022, 06:57 AM

Man Utd must let Ronaldo leave, says Rooney

Former Manchester United forward Wayne Rooney believes that the club must let Cristiano Ronaldo leave if they are to build a successful team for the future under new manager Erik ten Hag.
7 August 2022, 11:43 AM

Rooney named head coach of DC United

Former England and Manchester United star Wayne Rooney was named on Tuesday as the new head coach of DC United and tasked with reviving the moribund Major League Soccer team.
12 July 2022, 19:47 PM

Kane has eyes set on Rooney's England record

Harry Kane is determined to break Wayne Rooney's England goal-scoring record before this year's World Cup finals in Qatar, but the Tottenham Hotspur striker said the team's performance would always take precedence over his pursuit of personal landmarks.
4 June 2022, 05:59 AM

Harder to do off your shin, jokes Rooney

Wayne Rooney jokes that his bicycle kick goal in the Manchester derby was harder to execute than Cristiano Ronaldo's one against Juventus.
6 April 2018, 09:45 AM

Mourinho faces injury crisis in Man Utd attack

Jose Mourinho takes Manchester United to Everton on New Year's Day in the midst of a major striker crisis as he faces former Old Trafford favourite and club record goalscorer Wayne Rooney.
31 December 2017, 10:59 AM

Wayne Rooney pleads guilty to drink-driving

Former England soccer captain Wayne Rooney received a two-year driving ban on Monday after pleading guilty in a British court to drink-driving, the Press Association news agency reports.
18 September 2017, 10:55 AM

Rooney announces international retirement

England's record goalscorer Wayne Rooney announces he is retiring from international football with immediate effect.
23 August 2017, 13:30 PM