Wayne Rooney
Petr Cech explains why Rooney was the toughest opponent he ever faced
Legendary Chelsea keeper Petr Cech has named ex-Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney as the toughest opponent he has ever faced in his career. Now retired, Cech made 443 Premier League appearances for the Blues and Arsenal, and claimed English titles with Chelsea, whom he also helped to their Champions League success in 2012. As one […]
Rooney reveals Ravel Morrison was ‘miles better’ than Pogba
Former United striker Wayne Rooney has revealed Ravel Morrison was much better than Paul Pogba “by a country mile” when they were coming through the ranks together at Old Trafford. Morrison was regarded as one of the most exciting talents of his generation, with Sir Alex Ferguson calling him “the best kid you’ll ever see”, […]
Rooney reveals the best player between Messi & Ronaldo
Former Manchester United player Wayne Rooney believes Lionel Messi is above the “incredible” Cristiano Ronaldo because the Barcelona attacker “will torture you before he kills you.” Rooney and Ronaldo tormented defences during their time as team-mates in an outstanding United team before the Portugal forward moved to Real Madrid in 2009. They spent a total of five years together at Old […]
Rooney: ‘I thought David de Gea wasn’t good enough to play for Man Utd’
Derby forward Wayne Rooney has revealed which Manchester United player he got badly wrong after his arrival in 2011. The Red devils’ record goalscorer Rooney had been at the club for seven years when David de Gea was signed by Sir Alex Ferguson for around £17m from Spanish side Atletico Madrid. The Spaniard had a lightweight frame and he […]
Rooney reveals taking Ronaldo to McDonalds to gain weight at Man Utd
Rooney and Cristiano Ronaldo visited McDonalds drive-thru the night before a Manchester United match to help with the attacker’s body. Juventus superstar Ronaldo is famous for his physique and is still going strong with Italian side at the age of 35. But Wayne Rooney, who is now a captain-coach at Derby County, has revealed that the five-time Ballon d’Or winner wasn’t always […]
Rooney: Only bad thing about Klopp is working for Liverpool!
Former Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney revealed his admiration for Jurgen Klopp, calling the Liverpool manager an “amazing guy” even if he is currently leading the success of Rooney’s biggest rivals. Klopp took charge of Liverpool in 2015 after rising to prominence as head coach of Borussia Dortmund, where he won two Bundesliga trophies and a DFB-Pokal while reaching the […]
Man United better off with kids than Gareth Bale or Ronaldo – Rooney
Wayne Rooney has urged Manchester United to resist the temptation to sign world superstars such as Cristiano Ronaldo or Gareth Bale because he fears it could be a huge waste of money. The Red Devils are in the early stages of a new era under the leadership of head coach Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and have been linked with […]
Rooney blasts ‘bulls**t’ Allardyce after early sub against Liverpool
Wayne Rooney was seen furious with coach Sam Allardyce after being substituted early in Everton’s draw with Liverpool. The former England international struggled to perform for Everton in central midfield and Allardyce decided to replace him with Gueye after just 57 minutes. And Wayne Rooney made his unhappiness clear as he walked towards the dugout. […]