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• Wayne Rooney becomes Manchester United’s all-time leading scorer in European competition

  24-11-2016 21:50 via metro.co.uk
  
  Wayne Rooney netted the opening goal against Feyenoord (Picture: Getty)Wayne Rooney made Manchester United history tonight with his opening goal against Feyenoord in the Europa League clash at Old Trafford.
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  The England international netted for the 39th time in Europe for United, moving ahead of Ruud van Nistelrooy as the club’s all-time leading goal scorer at this level, including both the Champions League and Europ
  
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• Wayne Rooney names Liverpool star who was ‘fortunate’ to avoid red card against Man Utd

  08-04-2024 11:48 via metro.co.uk
  
  The Man Utd legend feels one player was lucky to stay on the pitch (Picture: PLP)Wayne Rooney believes Liverpool keeper Caoimhin Kelleher was ‘fortunate’ to not get a red card during his side’s 2-2 draw with Manchester United on Sunday.The Premier League title race took another twist after Jurgen Klopp’s side were made to pay for their wastefulness in a pulsating affair at Old Trafford.Luis Diaz found a breakthrough for the visitors in the first half before spectacular fi
  
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• Wayne Rooney makes Premier League title prediction after Liverpool’s draw with Manchester United

  08-04-2024 09:20 via metro.co.uk
  
  Wayne Rooney has revealed his Premier League title prediction (Picture: NBC Sports)Wayne Rooney has backed Liverpool to win the Premier League despite their frustrating 2-2 draw with Manchester United.Jurgen Klopp’s side dominated at Old Trafford for large periods but were made to pay for their wastefulness in a pulsating affair at Old Trafford.Luis Diaz gave the visitors the lead midway through the first half but an error from Liverpool defender Jarell Quansah gave Bruno Fernandes the cha
  
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• Wayne Rooney slams ‘sloppy’ Man Utd star for costly error vs Liverpool

  07-04-2024 22:13 via metro.co.uk
  
  Aaron Wan-Bissaka hacked down Harvey Elliott inside the box (Picture: Getty)Wayne Rooney was left disappointed with Aaron Wan-Bissaka following Manchester United’s 2-2 draw against rivals Liverpool on Sunday.Luis Diaz put Liverpool ahead at Old Trafford but goals from Bruno Fernandes and Kobbie Mainoo turned the game around with United looking set for victory.That was until the 82nd minute as Wan-Bissaka hacked down Harvey Elliott inside the box to give Liverpool a penalty, which Mohamed S
  
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• Wayne Rooney names Liverpool star who doesn’t get credit he deserves

  07-04-2024 17:18 via metro.co.uk
  
  Mohamed Salah has bee in fine form for Liverpool this season (Picture: Getty)Manchester United hero Wayne Rooney feels Liverpool star Mohamed Salah does not get the credit he deserves.Salah has one again been in fine form this season as he looks to help the Reds land a second Premier League title under manager Jurgen Klopp.Liverpool are locked in a title race with Arsenal and Manchester City, facing Rooney’s old club United – their biggest rivals – at Old Trafford this weekend.
  
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• Golden goal: Wayne Rooney for Manchester United v Fenerbahce (2004)

  25-03-2024 13:00 via theguardian.com
  
  The teenage signing from Everton captured the imagination at Old Trafford with a storybook debut hat-trickFor all the adulation modern footballers receive, most will never comprehend the impact they have on young people. Sure, you get 21st-century icons such as Jack Grealish or James Maddison, who cut through all that silly public scrutiny on their hair or fashion choices and manage to connect with young supporters, but the vast majority can never truly know what they mean to fans.I’ve wor
  
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• Harry Kane’s England goalscoring record and Three Lions’ all-time top scorers revealed

  21-03-2024 14:52 via metro.co.uk
  
  Kane is already an all-time England great (Picture: Getty)Harry Kane will have the opportunity to make yet more England history over the next few days with the Three Lions in friendly action against Brazil and Belgium during March’s international break.The 30 year-old is enjoying a dream first season with Bayern Munich having broken the record for the most goals scored in a debut Bundesliga campaign.And Kane will be hoping to continue that incredible club form for his country, starting wit
  
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• Rio Ferdinand and Wayne Rooney rate Manchester United’s top-four chances after Everton win

  09-03-2024 16:26 via metro.co.uk
  
  The former United striker isn’t convinced by his old club (Picture: Getty)Wayne Rooney does not believe Manchester United have the consistency or the solidity to finish in the top four this season, while Rio Ferdinand fears for them against Liverpool next weekend.The Red Devils closed the gap to fifth-placed Tottenham to just three points thanks to a 2-0 victory over Everton at Old Trafford on Saturday – though Spurs now have two games in hand, starting against fourth-placed Aston Vi
  
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• Wayne Rooney fires warning to Casemiro after Manchester United beat Everton

  09-03-2024 16:24 via metro.co.uk
  
  Casemiro struggled in Manchester United’s 2-0 win over Everton (PA Wire)Wayne Rooney has fired a warning to Casemiro following Manchester United’s 2-0 win over Everton on Saturday.Two first-half penalties which were won by Alejandro Garnacho and converted by Bruno Fernandes and Marcus Rashford were enough to secure three points for Erik ten Hag’s side, who remain sixth in the Premier League but are now three points behind Tottenham.Everton started brightly at Old Trafford and h
  
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• Wayne Rooney compares ‘incredible’ Kobbie Mainoo to Bastian Schweinsteiger

  09-03-2024 14:23 via metro.co.uk
  
  The United legend has been blown away by the youngster (Pictures: Getty / TNT Sports)Wayne Rooney believes Kobbie Mainoo is destined to have a big future at Manchester United, even comparing the teenager to a young Bastian Schweinsteiger.After an injury-disrupted start to the campaign, Mainoo has racked up 14 Premier League starts and become a key cog in Erik ten Hag’s midfield, delivering a number of stellar displays.Despite not even representing England at Under-21 level yet, the 18-year
  
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• Newcastle made audacious bid to sign Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney, says Alan Shearer

  06-03-2024 16:45 via metro.co.uk
  
  Wayne Rooney completed a £27m switch from Everton to Manchester United in 2004 (Picture: Getty)Alan Shearer has confirmed that Newcastle tabled an unsuccessful offer to sign Wayne Rooney before the legendary forward joined Manchester United in 2004.Aged just 16, Rooney burst onto the scene with a sensational last-gasp winner for his boyhood club Everton against Arsenal in the 2002/03 season, bringing the Gunners’ 49-match unbeaten run to a grinding halt.The striker would go on to est
  
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• Wayne Rooney still aiming for Manchester United and Everton jobs

  28-02-2024 22:27 via metro.co.uk
  
  Wayne Rooney is still aiming for the top in management (Picture: Getty Images)Wayne Rooney has not had the easiest start to his career in management but is still targeting huge jobs, saying he would love to take charge of former clubs Manchester United and Everton eventually.Still just 38 years old, Rooney has already has spells in charge of Derby County, DC United and Birmingham City, currently out of the game after leaving the Blues.The England legend was praised for his work at Derby in very
  
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• Wayne Rooney assesses Man Utd’s chances of securing top-four finish

  28-02-2024 22:16 via metro.co.uk
  
  Wayne Rooney’s former club currently sit sixth in the table (Picture: Getty)Wayne Rooney has assessed Manchester United’s chances of finishing in the Premier League top four to secure Champions League football next term.Rooney’s former club currently sit sixth in the top-flight after 26 games – eight points behind fourth-placed Aston Villa – with 12 fixtures remaining this term.United lost 2-1 at home to Fulham in their last Premier League match following a run of f
  
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• Wayne Rooney sends message to Marcus Rashford over work rate

  28-02-2024 21:32 via metro.co.uk
  
  Marcus Rashford has had a difficult season with Manchester United (Picture: Getty Images)Wayne Rooney has encouraged Marcus Rashford to work harder for Manchester United, saying that should be the main focus for the forward.The 26-year-old was superb last season but has really struggled for form during this campaign, scoring just five times in the Premier League and failing to score in four Champions League outings.There have been off-field issues surrounding the England forward as well, with a
  
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• Wayne Rooney reveals what ‘frustrating’ Manchester United need to change under Erik ten Hag

  21-02-2024 13:03 via metro.co.uk
  
  Wayne Rooney admits Manchester United ‘frustrate’ him (Photo by Graham Chadwick/Getty Images)Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney says his former club are ‘frustrating’ and need to change one thing in order to gain consistency.The Red Devils beat Luton 2-1 on Sunday to extend their Premier League winning run to four matches.However, Luton enjoyed more possession and had 20 efforts during the match, while United could have scored four in the second half alone.Rarely has a
  
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• Wayne Rooney opens on relationship with Jose Mourinho and big decision that left him ‘disappointed’

  21-02-2024 11:44 via metro.co.uk
  
  Rooney played one season under Mourinho before re-joining Everton (Picture: Getty)Wayne Rooney has admitted playing under Jose Mourinho was his ‘toughest year’ at Manchester United after opening up on his relationship with his former manager.Mourinho arrived at Old Trafford in the summer of 2016, replacing Louis van Gaal at the helm and winning the League Cup and Europa League in his first season in charge.That 2016-17 season also proved to be Rooney’s last at the club, departi
  
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• Wayne Rooney would ‘walk’ to Manchester City to work with Pep Guardiola

  21-02-2024 10:15 via metro.co.uk
  
  Wayne Rooney is determined to return to management (Photo by Steve Bardens/Getty Images)Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney says he would ‘walk’ to Manchester City in order to work with Pep Guardiola.
  The 38-year-old was sacked at Birmingham City in January, after just 83 days in charge at the club.
  The United legend remains determined to forge out a career for himself in management as a head coach.
  But Rooney says he would be willing to take a different role – as an assistan
  
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• Wayne Rooney responds to sensational boxing offer after confirming approach from KSI’s Misfits

  21-02-2024 09:54 via metro.co.uk
  
  Rooney has received offers to move into boxing (Picture: Getty)Wayne Rooney insists his focus is on returning to football management despite receiving offers from the world of boxing.The Manchester United and England manager was sacked by Birmingham City after just 15 games last month.Last year, Matchroom Boxing chief Eddie Hearn raised the possibility of the 38-year-old lacing up the gloves to fight American superstar Jake Paul at Old Trafford.Rooney is a huge fight fan, having brief boxed as a
  
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• Wayne Rooney holds talks with Misfits Boxing and fight a ‘serious option’

  15-02-2024 09:29 via metro.co.uk
  
  Wayne Rooney fancies stepping between the ropes (Picture: Getty Images)Wayne Rooney has held talks with Misfits Boxing over a potential fight, which is seen as a ‘serious option’ for the Manchester United and England legend.The 38-year-old is out of work after a brief and disastrous stint as Birmingham City manager came to an end with his dismissal in January.Rooney lasted just 15 games in charge of the Blues, winning two of them, before he was sacked, leaving his managerial career i
  
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• Rasmus Hojlund reveals his Manchester United idol and names dream five-a-side team

  06-02-2024 12:41 via metro.co.uk
  
  Rasmus Hojlund is enjoying a good run of form (Photo: Getty)Rasmus Hojlund says that Cristiano Ronaldo has ‘always been my idol’, naming the football legend in his dream Manchester United five-a-side team.It makes sense that Hojlund would idolise the forward, having grown up a United supporter during Ronaldo’s first spell at Old Trafford.That period concluded with the club winning three consecutive Premier League titles and the 2008 Champions League, with the Portugal internati
  
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• Man Utd legends reach out to Marcus Rashford with club to offer counselling

  31-01-2024 00:03 via metro.co.uk
  
  Marcus Rashford is set to be offered counselling by Man Utd (Picture: Getty)Manchester United legends Wayne Rooney, David Beckham and Rio Ferdinand have all reached out to Marcus Rashford over his recent partying scandal.The England international is also set to be offered counselling by the club if he reaches out for help over his lifestyle, according to the Daily Mail.Rashford was absent from United’s 4-2 victory over Newport on Sunday with Ten Hag insisting before the game that his
  
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• Kevin De Bruyne equals Wayne Rooney record with heroics against Newcastle

  13-01-2024 22:51 via metro.co.uk
  Kevin De Bruyne came off the bench and inspired Man City’s victory (Picture: Getty)Manchester City superstar Kevin De Bruyne has equalled Wayne Rooney on 103 Premier League assists after his heroics in the victory over Newcastle United.De Bruyne has missed almost the entire season with a hamstring injury but recently made his return to first-team action.The Belgian was an unused substitute in the 2-0 win over Sheffield United at the end of December but came off the bench as City beat Newca
  
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• The top goalscorers in European Championship history ahead of Euro 2024

  11-01-2024 17:03 via metro.co.uk
  The legends of the game have etched their names into Euros history (Picture: Getty)It’s officially the year of Euro 2024 – and the best goalscorers on the continent will be looking to fire their countries to glory when the tournament rolls around this summer.The likes of Harry Kane and Kylian Mbappe will be expected to compete for the Golden Boot, joining an illustrious list of former players who find their names amongst the highest scorers in the history of the Euros.England in part
  
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• Wayne Rooney, John Terry and Steven Gerrard lead support for Sven-Göran Eriksson after cancer diagnosis

  11-01-2024 13:24 via metro.co.uk
  Sven-Göran Eriksson handed Wayne Rooney his England debut in 2003 (Picture: Getty)Messages of support have poured in for Sven-Göran Eriksson from the likes of Wayne Rooney, John Terry and Steven Gerrard after the ex-England manager revealed he had been diagnosed with terminal cancer.Eriksson, 75, who also took charge of Manchester City, Leicester City, Benfica, Lazio and Roma across an esteemed 40-year managerial career, stepped down from his position as sporting director of Karlstad B
  
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• Conor Gallagher names two current Chelsea players in his favourite England XI of all-time

  09-01-2024 18:51 via metro.co.uk
  Conor Gallagher has won 11 caps for England since 2021 (Photo: Getty)Conor Gallagher has stayed loyal to his beloved Chelsea by naming six of their current and former players in his favourite England XI of all-time.But while some of his selections are obvious, a few may raise some eyebrows.Gallagher made his Three Lions debut in 2021 and since then he’s been a regular in Gareth Southgate’s squad, winning 11 caps to date and was part of the team that went to the Qatar World Cup.The mi
  
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• Wayne Rooney, like all managers, needed time but patience is often lacking | Karen Carney

  04-01-2024 15:00 via theguardian.com
  Appointment and dismissal came at difficult times for Rooney so Birmingham’s owners have to be diligent in their next step“As you go through life, it’s a long, long road, there’ll be joys and sorrows too,” begins the Birmingham chant and, as a fan of the club, I can certainly relate. Wayne Rooney was sacked as manager on Tuesday after 15 matches, having taken the club from sixth to 20th. His dismissal is understandable in a results-based business and a reminder that
  
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• How does Luke Littler rank among other teen sporting sensations?

  03-01-2024 16:09 via theguardian.com
  From Pelé to Ronnie O’Sullivan to Emma Raducanu, the 16-year-old darts whizz is in exalted companyThe rise and rise of 16-year-old Luke Littler at the PDC darts world championship in London will be one of the sporting stories of the year. He may already be a good bet to lift the BBC sports personality of the year award in December. As a teenage sporting sensation, he is in exalted company. Continue reading...
  
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• Birmingham’s US backers are falling for the typical new-owner tropes

  03-01-2024 14:11 via theguardian.com
  The Championship club, part-owned by Tom Brady, chased a Hollywood name when they appointed Wayne Rooney. They fired the head coach after 15 gamesWayne Rooney’s most memorable contribution as Birmingham City manager was the unforgettable meme that summed up his ill-fated 15-game spell. Captured despondently leaning against a wall in the St Andrew’s tunnel, visibly exasperated after a disappointing match (of which there were many), the picture was never a positive one for the former E
  
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