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Rooney's quick goal sends United back on top

Rooney's quick goal sends United back on top

Rediff.com18 Dec 2011

Wayne Rooney took just 52 seconds to find the net as champions Manchester United knocked Manchester City off the top of the Premier League, for a few hours at least, with a 2-0 win at Queens Park Rangers on Sunday.

Football round-up: Rooney on target in 500th appearance

Football round-up: Rooney on target in 500th appearance

Rediff.com22 Feb 2020

Wayne Rooney marked his 500th game in English league football with a coolly-taken Panenka-style penalty for Derby County in their 1-1 draw against Fulham in the Championship on Friday. The 34-year-old ex-England and Manchester United captain, who made his debut for the Midlands club earlier this month after returning from a playing stint in the United States, cleverly chipped in a 55th minute penalty for the lead.

Rooney return gives Hodgson selection poser

Rooney return gives Hodgson selection poser

Rediff.com16 Jun 2012

After two unbeaten displays characterised by defensive organisation, determination and team spirit, manager Roy Hodgson will face a "welcome" selection problem for England's final Euro 2012 Group D game against Ukraine on Tuesday.

Rooney enjoys dream debut

Rooney enjoys dream debut

Rediff.com29 Sep 2004

Rooney wants to leave Man Utd, claims Mike Phe

Rooney wants to leave Man Utd, claims Mike Phe

Rediff.com3 Jul 2013

A trusted aide of former Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has claimed that Wayne Rooney wants to leave Old Trafford.

T20 WC: Kohli's iconic 6 vs Pak voted 'Greatest Moment'

T20 WC: Kohli's iconic 6 vs Pak voted 'Greatest Moment'

Rediff.com1 Jun 2024

Virat Kohli's masterclass against Pakistan in the T20 World Cup in 2022 has been voted the T20 World Cup FanCraze Greatest Moment.

Rooney penalty seals United's record 19th title

Rooney penalty seals United's record 19th title

Rediff.com14 May 2011

Manchester United were crowned champions of England for a record 19th time on Saturday when a Wayne Rooney penalty earned them a 1-1 draw at Blackburn Rovers and the point they needed to win the Premier League title.

Rooney double helps United lift Old Trafford gloom

Rooney double helps United lift Old Trafford gloom

Rediff.com29 Mar 2014

Wayne Rooney scored two first half goals to help send Manchester United to a 4-1 win over a spirited Aston Villa on Saturday, temporarily lifting the gloom surrounding David Moyes' dismal first term in charge.

Rooney to lead Man Utd against Roma

Rooney to lead Man Utd against Roma

Rediff.com12 Dec 2007

Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney will captain the side for their Champions League game at AS Roma, manager Alex Ferguson said.

Rooney among new phone-hacking claimants

Rooney among new phone-hacking claimants

Rediff.com21 Apr 2012

Football star Wayne Rooney and former Prime Minister Tony Blair's wife Cherie are among a new group of 46 people suing over alleged phone-hacking by Rupert Murdoch's News of the World newspaper, court documents showed on Friday.

Rooney to wear captain's armband at Manchester United this season

Rooney to wear captain's armband at Manchester United this season

Rediff.com13 Aug 2014

New Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal has given England striker Wayne Rooney the role of team captain and made Scotland midfielder Darren Fletcher his vice-captain.

Knee injury rules Wayne Rooney out for three weeks

Knee injury rules Wayne Rooney out for three weeks

Rediff.com27 Dec 2012

Wayne Rooney faces two or three weeks on the sidelines after the Manchester United striker injured his knee in training ahead of Wednesday's Premier League clash with Newcastle United.

Rooney Junior to play alongside Henry in MLS

Rooney Junior to play alongside Henry in MLS

Rediff.com14 Jan 2011

John Rooney, younger brother of England and Manchester United striker Wayne, will team up with French striker Thierry Henry at the New York Red Bulls after being selected in the MLS draft on Thursday.

Ferguson plans Thursday meeting to avoid Rooney 'saga'

Ferguson plans Thursday meeting to avoid Rooney 'saga'

Rediff.com21 Oct 2010

Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson will meet chief executive David Gill on Thursday as he seeks to avoid Wayne Rooney's Old Trafford exit plans becoming a 'saga'.

WAGS Corner: Mrs Rooney flaunts her latest World Cup collection

WAGS Corner: Mrs Rooney flaunts her latest World Cup collection

Rediff.com4 Jun 2014

The wife of Manchester United star Wayne Rooney, Coleen, has posed in some elegant dresses from her latest collection and seems to be ready for the World Cup in Brazil from June 12.

PIX: Kane fires brace to mark 100th England cap

PIX: Kane fires brace to mark 100th England cap

Rediff.com11 Sep 2024

Nations Cup action in photos!

Rooney is still very much part of our team, insists Carrick

Rooney is still very much part of our team, insists Carrick

Rediff.com19 Aug 2013

Manchester United's Michael Carrick in support of the unsettled striker Wayne Rooney has said that he is 'one of the team' and all the players were with him.

Ref says Rooney decision not influenced by players

Ref says Rooney decision not influenced by players

Rediff.com4 Jul 2006

"It was violent play and therefore he got a red card," Argentine referee Horacio Elizondo told Tuesday's edition of the Times.

Rooney is a troubled soul: Sir Alex Ferguson

Rooney is a troubled soul: Sir Alex Ferguson

Rediff.com1 Nov 2010

Manchester United coach Alex Ferguson believes his star striker Wayne Rooney has been a troubled soul.

Rooney heads England into quarter-finals

Rooney heads England into quarter-finals

Rediff.com20 Jun 2012

Wayne Rooney made a decisive impact on his belated entry to Euro 2012 when his header gave England a 1-0 win over Ukraine on Tuesday that sent them into the quarter-finals as Group D winners and eliminated the co-hosts. Below-par France also qualified for the last eight despite a superb Zlatan Ibrahimovic strike and a late Sebastian Larsson goal condemning them to a 2-0 defeat by Sweden.

Rooney fractures foot in draw with Reading

Rooney fractures foot in draw with Reading

Rediff.com13 Aug 2007

England striker Wayne Rooney suffered a hairline fracture of his left foot in Manchester United's 0-0 draw with Reading on Sunday, the Premier League champions announced.

Rooney to meet Moyes next week to decide Man U future

Rooney to meet Moyes next week to decide Man U future

Rediff.com22 Jun 2013

Troubled Manchester United forward Wayne Rooney will reportedly meet new boss David Moyes next week to discuss his future, with both Chelsea and Arsenal ready to offer him a way out.

When Kohli's India Conquered Australia

When Kohli's India Conquered Australia

Rediff.com23 Nov 2024

After several losses in the early years of the new century, a resurgent India notched up two consecutive series wins in Australia to become the Aussies' nemesis.

Man United striker Rooney out for three weeks

Man United striker Rooney out for three weeks

Rediff.com2 Apr 2010

Manchester United and England striker Wayne Rooney will be out for up to three weeks as he recovers from minor ankle ligament damage, the English Premier League champions said on Friday.

EPL: Rooney rescues United, Hull stun Liverpool

EPL: Rooney rescues United, Hull stun Liverpool

Rediff.com1 Dec 2013

Wayne Rooney scored twice to help Manchester United stretch their unbeaten run to 12 games in an entertaining 2-2 Premier League draw at Tottenham Hotspur and Liverpool were upset 3-1 at HullCity on Sunday.

EPL PHOTOS: Rooney strikes 'wonder volley' as United down Hammers

EPL PHOTOS: Rooney strikes 'wonder volley' as United down Hammers

Rediff.com23 Mar 2014

Wayne Rooney scored twice, the first an astonishing 58-metre volleyed contender for Goal of the Season, as Manchester United won their second game in four days by brushing aside West Ham United 2-0 at Upton Park on Saturday.

Football briefs: Rooney disappoints Koeman; Wenger brushes off talk of crisis

Football briefs: Rooney disappoints Koeman; Wenger brushes off talk of crisis

Rediff.com7 Sep 2017

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Rooney won't make it to Germany: Ferguson

Rooney won't make it to Germany: Ferguson

Rediff.com2 May 2006

Alex Ferguson thinks it unlikely that striker Wayne Rooney will be able to play in the World Cup for England

Rooney is Football Writers Player of the Year

Rooney is Football Writers Player of the Year

Rediff.com30 Apr 2010

Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney claimed his second award of a remarkable season on Friday when he was named Player of the Year for the first time by the Football Writers Association.

Rooney, Scholes sent off in United win

Rooney, Scholes sent off in United win

Rediff.com5 Aug 2006

Manchester United convincingly beat Porto 3-1 in the opening game of the Amsterdam pre-season tournament.

Rooney, Ferdinand to miss England's U.S. tour

Rooney, Ferdinand to miss England's U.S. tour

Rediff.com11 May 2005

England will play the U.S. on May 28 in Chicago, a week after the FA Cup final, and Colombia in New Jersey on May 31.

Rooney 'tricks' in Manchester United's big win

Rooney 'tricks' in Manchester United's big win

Rediff.com28 Oct 2006

Manchester United lead the EPL on 25 points, ahead of Chelsea on goal difference.

Rooney returns for Arsenal clash

Rooney returns for Arsenal clash

Rediff.com15 Feb 2008

Manchester United face Arsenal in the match of the round at Old Trafford. United forward Louis Saha is still out with a cartilage problem but Wayne Rooney returns after being suspended for last week's derby against Manchester City.

'Rooney can lead England to World Cup win'

'Rooney can lead England to World Cup win'

Rediff.com24 Mar 2010

Wayne Rooney's brilliant form this season could lead England all the way to victory in the World Cup final in July, Franz Beckenbauer said on Wednesday. Beckenbauer, who won the World Cup with West Germany as both a player and coach, said that although Rooney was universally recognized as a "brilliant player" before this season, he has taken his game to new heights.

Euro 2012: Rooney sends England through, Ukraine miss out

Euro 2012: Rooney sends England through, Ukraine miss out

Rediff.com20 Jun 2012

A Wayne Rooney goal on his belated entry to Euro 2012 earned England a 1-0 win over Ukraine on Tuesday that sent them into the last eight as Group D winners and eliminated the co-hosts.

CL images: Rooney lights up the starry sky

CL images: Rooney lights up the starry sky

Rediff.com11 Mar 2010

Images from the Champions League second-leg match played on Wednesday.

EPL: Rooney double sends United top in dramatic tie

EPL: Rooney double sends United top in dramatic tie

Rediff.com11 Feb 2012

Wayne Rooney fired Manchester United to the top of the Premier League on Saturday after they beat Liverpool 2-1 in a match preceded by Luis Suarez's refusal to shake Patrice Evra's hand before the kickoff.

Rooney stays positive on World Cup fitness

Rooney stays positive on World Cup fitness

Rediff.com3 May 2006

Injured England striker Wayne Rooney hopes intensive treatment on his broken foot will allow him to play some part in the World Cup finals.