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  • McClaren names Wayne Rooney sole manager of Derby

    McClaren names Wayne Rooney sole manager of Derby

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    Wayne Rooney will be in charge of Derby County on Saturday for their clash with Wycombe Wanderers. Manchester United legend Rooney, 35, had been taking charge of the Championship strugglers along with Liam Rosenior following the sacking of Phillip Cocu earlier this month. But just two days after arriving as technical director at Pride Park,…

  • Rooney denies former teammate, says Messi better than Ronaldo

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    Former Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney has declared his support for Barcelona star Lionel Messi above his ex-teammate Cristiano Ronaldo. Rooney believes Messi is a cut above the “incredible” Ronaldo because the Barcelona man “will torture you before he kills you.” Rooney and Ronaldo tormented defences during time as team-mates in an outstanding Manchester United…

  • I can still play in the Premier League – Rooney

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    Former England captain, Wayne Rooney, drops hint that he has no doubts he could still return to the English Premier League. The Manchester United and England’s record goalscorer, Rooney, quit the Premier League last June after agreeing to join Major League Soccer side DC United. Rooney, 33, scored 12 goals as he dragged the club…

  • Ex-England captain Wayne Rooney visits White House

    Ex-England captain Wayne Rooney visits White House

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    Former England captain and DC United midfielder Wayne Rooney has visited the White House, the home of US President Donald Trump, for a Christmas party. The 33-year-old was pictured with Trump’s 12-year-old son Barron, who is a football fan and has played for DC’s youth team. Manchester United’s record scorer Rooney moved to the US…

  • Rooney to captain England during farewell appearance

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    England’s record goalscorer Wayne Rooney will captain the side and wear the number 10 shirt when he comes on to make his farewell appearance, BBC reports. Rooney, 33, retired from international football in 2017 but will win his 120th and final cap in a friendly against the United States at Wembley on Thursday. Fabian Delph…

  • Players should respect Rooney on England return – Southgate

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    England manager Gareth Southgate has said players should respect Wayne Rooney on his international return because they need to know “the history of the shirt”. Rooney, 33, will earn his 120th and final England cap in the friendly against USA on 15 November. The game, now called ‘The Wayne Rooney Foundation International’, will honour the…

  • Man Utd can challenge City rivals for title – Rooney

    Man Utd can challenge City rivals for title – Rooney

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    Former Manchester United striker, Wayne Rooney is confident Jose Mourinho’s side can make a stronger push for the title next season, despite finishing 19 points behind champions Manchester City in 2017-18. Rooney, Manchester United’s record goalscorer with 253 goals between 2004 and 2017. “Obviously they can challenge, it’s a massive club. Last year was different…

  • Wayne Rooney set to leave Everton

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    Wayne Rooney looks set to play his last game in the Premier League this Sunday – with a £12m move to MLS side DC United agreed in principle. A number of MLS franchises held talks with Rooney’s agent Paul Stretford more than a year ago before England’s top goalscorer returned to Goodison Park. Sky Sports…

  • I wanted the ‘pressure’, reason for everton return – Rooney

    I wanted the ‘pressure’, reason for everton return – Rooney

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    Wayne Rooney chose to return to Everton rather than move to a country such as China because he wanted the “pressure” of being back at his boyhood club. The former Manchester United striker rejoined the Toffees on a two-year deal for an undisclosed fee last summer. The 32-year-old says he had options to move abroad…

  • FA Cup: Rooney, Martial, Rashford on target as Man United thrash Reading 4-0

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    Wayne Rooney became Manchester United’s joint all-time leading scorer as the holders cruised into the FA Cup fourth round with victory over Reading. Rooney scored his 249th United goal inside 10 minutes to match the 44-year-old record of Sir Bobby Charlton, who was there to witness the moment. Anthony Martial added the second as United…