Wayne Rooney launched a scathing attack on the standard of officiating in the FA Cup on Saturday, as Newcastle United overcame Aston Villa 3-1 in the fourth round despite multiple game-changing decisions going against them in the absence of VAR. The former Manchester United striker was particularly critical of a decision which saw a free kick given for a Lucas Digne handball which was clearly 'three yards inside' the penalty area.
Club legend Wayne Rooney has lashed out at The United Strand for taking the focus away from football with his viral haircut challenge. Manchester United fan Frank Ilett has attracted headlines across the world after vowing not to cut his hair until the Red Devils win five matches in a row, but Rooney feels he's become a distraction and the focus should be on Michael Carrick's team.
Wayne Rooney has compared the chaotic VAR drama during Liverpool’s clash with Manchester City to a Winter Olympics event. The former England captain admitted that while officials followed the rules to disallow Rayan Cherki’s late strike, the intervention "ruined" a classic moment as City ran out 2-1 winners in the Premier League clash at Anfield.
Bruno Fernandes has reached yet another milestone for Manchester United which underscores his importance to the Red Devils yet again. The Portuguese midfielder ran the game against Tottenham Hotspur on Saturday and his goal contributions took him to second, and above some of the club's greatest players, in the list of fastest players to reach 200 goal involvements.
Wayne Rooney has claimed he was involved in the best ever goal in Premier League history - although it was not one he scored personally. Rooney scored 208 goals in his 16 seasons in England's top flight for Manchester United and Everton but he believes the greatest strike ever was one by one of his Red Devils team-mates - which he helped set up with his finest ever pass.
Wayne Rooney’s son Kai has reportedly been offered a new contract by Manchester United that would be worth £50,000-a-year. The talented teenager has stepped up into the Red Devils’ Under-18 side this season, allowing him to grace FA Youth Cup competition. He is considered to have impressed in a “very strong” team, and will be rewarded accordingly.
Mohamed Salah has taken a Premier League record off Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney and Arsenal great Thierry Henry, with the Egyptian superstar further highlighting his value to the Liverpool cause following a testing time at Anfield. Salah teed up one of the Reds’ four goals as they recovered from falling behind on home soil to see off Newcastle.
Wayne Rooney has revealed how a hilarious wardrobe mishap left him watching Kai at Old Trafford while wearing a set of pyjamas. The Manchester United legend was back in familiar surroundings as his son took to the field at the ‘Theatre of Dreams’ with the Red Devils’ Under-18 side. Rooney was a proud parent, but admits to being left red-faced by his fashion choices.
Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney has sent a 'proud' message to son Kai after the 16-year-old made his Old Trafford debut on Friday night. The younger Rooney came off the bench during United Under-18s' FA Cup fourth round win over Derby with his mother and father watching on in the stands. Darren Fletcher's side had to work hard to claim victory on home turf, however.
Wayne Rooney watched on incognito as his son, Kai, made his first Old Trafford appearance for Manchester United. The Red Devils' Under-18s took on Derby in the fourth round of the FA Youth Cup at the Theatre of Dreams on Friday night and claimed a 2-1 win to book their place in the next round. Darren Fletcher's side are one of the favourites to go the distance in the competition this season.
Arsenal are enjoying their best season in 22 years under Mikel Arteta, having established a seven-point lead at the Premier League summit while also winning all of their seven Champions League fixtures to top the league phase table. The Gunners also have one foot in the final of the Carabao Cup, and will be expected to reach the latter stages of the FA Cup.
Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney delivered a hilarious response when asked how the current Arsenal team would fare against one of the best sides assembled under Sir Alex Ferguson. The Red Devils outfit that won the Premier League and Champions League double in 2008 will go down in history as an all-time great side. And Rooney believes that the team he played in are streets ahead of Mikel Arteta's current one.
Coleen Rooney is said to have raised girlfriend concerns with son Kai, as the eldest child of Manchester United legend Wayne seeks to forge his own career as a footballer. The 16-year-old is considered to be a hot prospect, but has plenty of distractions to contend with. He has been linked with model Rosa Jackson, with “young love” considered to be a “dangerous” thing.
Wayne Rooney has stunned football supporters by revealing that he is deaf in his left ear. The former England captain, who is Manchester United’s all-time leading goalscorer, has returned to punditry duty since putting a troubled managerial career on hold. He is never shy of sharing an opinion, but does have special requests that need to be met before stepping in front of the camera.
Wayne Rooney has revealed there are only two teams he would return to management for after his spells at EFL clubs Birmingham City and Plymouth. The former Manchester United and England striker has struggled for success in his coaching career so far, being sacked early on during his two most recent roles. However, he has not ruled out a return to the dugout if two certain clubs come calling.
Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney has admitted he would be interested in returning to the club as an assistant coach, working under former teammate Michael Carrick. The retired midfielder is expected to be named interim manager imminently and Rooney, who hasn't held a coaching position since being fired as Plymouth Argyle manager, would love to join him.