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Rooney Praises Arsenal Teen Max Dowman After Historic Goal

Rooney Praises Arsenal Teen Max Dowman After Historic Goal

Rediff.com16 Mar 2026

Wayne Rooney urged Arsenal FC to allow teenager Max Dowman to enjoy his moment after he became the youngest goalscorer in Premier League history at 16.

Striker Rooney targets Bobby Charlton's scoring record

Striker Rooney targets Bobby Charlton's scoring record

Rediff.com21 Jul 2015

Wayne Rooney has set himself a target of 20 goals this season, which would break Bobby Charlton's long-standing record as Manchester United's highest scorer of all time.

England striker Rooney handed three-match ban

England striker Rooney handed three-match ban

Rediff.com14 Oct 2011

England striker Wayne Rooney has been given a three-match international ban by UEFA for his sending-off against Montenegro last Friday, ruling him out of the group stage of Euro 2012.

ISL bringing Manchester United striker Rooney to India?

ISL bringing Manchester United striker Rooney to India?

Rediff.com10 Sep 2015

Brazilian great Pele is not the only football star scheduled to touch down in Kolkata with Indian Super League team Atletico de Kolkata co-owner Sourav Ganguly claiming that England superstar Wayne Rooney would also be visiting the city later this year.

Australian striker Rooney steers Bengaluru FC past Dempo

Australian striker Rooney steers Bengaluru FC past Dempo

Rediff.com23 Oct 2013

A brace by Australian striker Sean Rooney steered Bengaluru FC to a 3-1 victory over former champions Dempo SC in the Airtel I-League match at the Bangalore Football Stadium on Wednesday.

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.

Will United striker Rooney sign up for American Major League Soccer?

Will United striker Rooney sign up for American Major League Soccer?

Rediff.com24 Aug 2016

Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney would be a "great signing" for Major League Soccer, Portland Timbers owner Merritt Paulson said, adding that the 30-year-old still has plenty to offer.

'Salah is destroying Liverpool legacy with his words'

'Salah is destroying Liverpool legacy with his words'

Rediff.com8 Dec 2025

Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah is destroying his legacy at the club with his fiery reaction to being left out of the side, former Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney said.

Rooney escapes FA punishment

Rooney escapes FA punishment

Rediff.com1 Mar 2011

Wayne Rooney will not face any FA action for elbowing Wigan Athletic's James McCarthy during Manchester United's Premier League game on Saturday after the referee confirmed that he had seen the incident.

Rooney relaxed following dad's arrest: Capello

Rooney relaxed following dad's arrest: Capello

Rediff.com7 Oct 2011

Wayne Rooney was relaxed following the arrest of his father and will start for England in their crucial Euro 2012 qualifier against Montenegro on Friday, manager Fabio Capello said.

Rooney's 'hatred' for Liverpool dulled

Rooney's 'hatred' for Liverpool dulled

Rediff.com14 Mar 2009

Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney's comments that he "hated" title rivals Liverpool have been removed from the Premier League club's website ahead of Saturday's clash between the two sides. Rooney, who began his career with Liverpool's arch-rivals Everton, moved to United in August 2004, a club who also share a close rivalry with the Anfield side.

Rooney in provisional World Cup squad

Rooney in provisional World Cup squad

Rediff.com8 May 2006

The Manchester United striker was included despite being a major doubt for the World Cup finals with a broken foot.

Rooney to start against Sweden

Rooney to start against Sweden

Rediff.com18 Jun 2006

'The medical people say he can play more than 45 minutes,' said England coach Sven-Goran Eriksson.

Haaland suffers another Wembley blank after turning down penalty

Haaland suffers another Wembley blank after turning down penalty

Rediff.com18 May 2025

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola admitted he was surprised that Norwegian striker Erling Haaland declined to take a penalty for his side in Saturday's FA Cup final against Crystal Palace with the kick subsequently being missed by Omar Marmoush.

Champions League Images: Rooney stars for Man U

Champions League Images: Rooney stars for Man U

Rediff.com17 Feb 2010

Images from the Champions League round of 16 first leg matches played on Tuesday.

Real Madrid preparing 50m pound swoop for Rooney

Real Madrid preparing 50m pound swoop for Rooney

Rediff.com18 Oct 2010

Real Madrid will use Karim Benzema as bait to get Wayne Rooney, as the Spanish club is preparing a 50 million pounds deal to bag the Manchester United striker.

Rooney savours England comeback despite criticism

Rooney savours England comeback despite criticism

Rediff.com14 Nov 2018

Former England captain Wayne Rooney hopes the country will embrace a culture of honouring its players in the near-future as he shrugged off criticism on Tuesday of his farewell international appearance against the United States.

Manchester United reject second Chelsea bid for Wayne Rooney

Manchester United reject second Chelsea bid for Wayne Rooney

Rediff.com5 Aug 2013

Manchester United have rejected a second offer from rivals Chelsea for unsettled forward Wayne Rooney, the Premier League champions said on Monday.

Popular England coach Sven-Goran Eriksson dies at 76

Popular England coach Sven-Goran Eriksson dies at 76

Rediff.com26 Aug 2024

His agent Bo Gustavsson told Reuters he had passed away Monday morning.

Wayne Rooney's son Kai signs for Manchester United

Wayne Rooney's son Kai signs for Manchester United

Rediff.com18 Dec 2020

The 35-year-old Rooney posted a picture on Instagram alongside his wife Colleen and 11-year-old Kai, who held up a United No. 10 shirt - the number his dad wore for the Premier League club - with his name on the back.

EPL PIX: Arsenal edge Newcastle; Forest keep hopes alive

EPL PIX: Arsenal edge Newcastle; Forest keep hopes alive

Rediff.com19 May 2025

Arsenal snapped a season-long jinx against Newcastle United with a nervy 1-0 win in their last Premier League home game on Sunday.

Rooney ends playing career to become Derby manager

Rooney ends playing career to become Derby manager

Rediff.com15 Jan 2021

Rooney began his playing career with boyhood club Everton, scoring his first goal in spectacular fashion as a 16-year-old against Arsenal.

Rooney announces international retirement

Rooney announces international retirement

Rediff.com23 Aug 2017

The 31-year-old leaves as England's top goalscorer with 53 goals and most-capped outfield player with 119 appearances.

Ibrahimovic says Rooney is 'perfect partner'

Ibrahimovic says Rooney is 'perfect partner'

Rediff.com3 Aug 2016

Zlatan Ibrahimovic says he is excited by the prospect of playing alongside Wayne Rooney at Manchester United and described his new team mate as the "perfect partner for a striker".

Mrs Vardy goes one up in War of WAGS against Mrs Rooney

Mrs Vardy goes one up in War of WAGS against Mrs Rooney

Rediff.com20 Nov 2020

Scores first in UK's 'WAGatha Christie' soccer wives' libel trial.

Rooney move to Everton is 'nonsense' talk

Rooney move to Everton is 'nonsense' talk

Rediff.com3 Mar 2017

Rooney, the all-time leading goalscorer for club and country, has started eight Premier League games this season and has not played since Feb. 1.

Ferguson defends Rooney

Ferguson defends Rooney

Rediff.com28 Dec 2004

Television pictures captured Rooney pushing his hand into Bolton Wanderers defender Ben Haim's face in the first half of their Premier League match.

Kane has Rooney's record in sight with Iran in waiting

Kane has Rooney's record in sight with Iran in waiting

Rediff.com20 Nov 2022

'I was lucky enough to play with Wayne and he was a huge player who I looked up to. I watched him play in the major tournaments and it's a huge honour to be close to him.'

Midfield orders caused rift with Ferguson: Rooney

Midfield orders caused rift with Ferguson: Rooney

Rediff.com10 Oct 2013

Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney has blamed former manager Alex Ferguson's decision to play him in midfield last season for their fall-out.

Diallo hat-trick lifts Manchester United to thrilling win

Diallo hat-trick lifts Manchester United to thrilling win

Rediff.com17 Jan 2025

Three late goals from Amad Diallo dragged a below-par Manchester United to an unlikely 3-1 comeback victory over bottom side Southampton.

Serena's a Rooney fan

Serena's a Rooney fan

Rediff.com22 Jun 2004

PSG lures Rooney with $100mn deal

PSG lures Rooney with $100mn deal

Rediff.com23 May 2013

Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney is reportedly being eyed by Paris-Saint-Germain (PSG) for a whopping $100 million deal.

Everton reject Rooney bids

Everton reject Rooney bids

Rediff.com26 Aug 2004

The club said it has rejected bids for the England striker from Premier League rivals Manchester United and Newcastle United.

Rooney leaves Everton to join DC United

Rooney leaves Everton to join DC United

Rediff.com29 Jun 2018

Rooney's deal is worth a reported 10 million, meaning he becomes the highest paid player in DC United's history.

Wayne Rooney at Everton for transfer talks

Wayne Rooney at Everton for transfer talks

Rediff.com8 Jul 2017

Manchester United's former England captain Wayne Rooney was pictured at Everton's training ground on Saturday ahead of a proposed transfer back to the boyhood favourites he first joined aged nine.

Rooney not for sale, says Moyes

Rooney not for sale, says Moyes

Rediff.com5 Jul 2013

New Manchester United manager David Moyes was adamant on Friday that striker Wayne Rooney was not for sale but stopped short of saying the player had changed his mind about wanting to leave.

Rooney slams former manager

Rooney slams former manager

Rediff.com25 Jul 2006

Wayne Rooney's soured relationship with Everton manager David Moyes hastened his departure to Manchester United, the England striker has said in his autobiography.

Mourinho gives Rooney 48 hours ultimatum

Mourinho gives Rooney 48 hours ultimatum

Rediff.com27 Aug 2013

Wayne Rooney needs to break his silence in the next 48 hours and either commit to Manchester United or say he wants to leave the club, Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho said on Monday as he urged his top target to end the transfer saga.

Rooney scoops PFA award

Rooney scoops PFA award

Rediff.com26 Apr 2010

Wayne Rooney's glittering season continued when he was named English soccer's players' player of the year on Sunday.

Rooney's dad cleared over betting claims

Rooney's dad cleared over betting claims

Rediff.com24 Apr 2012

The father of Manchester United and England striker Wayne Rooney has been cleared of involvement in an alleged betting scam, media reports said on Monday.