Wayne Rooney discusses White House visit

Rooney was still on the books at MLS side DC United when he came face-to-face with Trump. The former striker his trade for the American side for a year, joining in 2018 before returning to England with Derby at the start of 2020.

The ex-Everton and United hero didn't disappoint during his time in Washington as he scored 23 goals and laid on 13 assists across 50 league appearances for DC United. Rooney then joined the Rams in January 2020 having agreed a deal to move to Derby in August 2019 despite having two years left to run on his deal with the MLS outfit.

During his time with DC United, Rooney made the trip to Trump National golf course after a friend flew from Manchester to Washington. And they were joined by an unexpected guest after Trump got wind that Rooney had visited the course and wanted to get involved.

Rooney returned to DC United as manager in July 2022 as he replaced outgoing boss Hernan Losada, penning a deal until the end of the 2023 season. However, having failed to make the playoffs for the second season running, Rooney left the MLS side in October 2023.

Rooney has struggled as a football manager following his retirement from the game having endured doomed spells with Birmingham and, most recently, Plymouth. Having been appointed on a three-year deal to manage Argyle in May 2004, Rooney departed in December that year with the Pilgrims bottom of the Championship and four points from safety. He hasn't managed since.