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Rooney weds childhood girlfriend

Rooney weds childhood girlfriend

Rediff.com12 Jun 2008

Football striker Wayne Rooney married his childhood sweetheart Coleen McLoughlin in front of family and friends at a 17th century villa on the Italian Riviera on Thursday.

United's Rooney has asked for a transfer: Ferguson

United's Rooney has asked for a transfer: Ferguson

Rediff.com13 May 2013

Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney has asked for a transfer, the Premier League champions' manager Alex Ferguson said on Sunday.

Ferdinand back in England squad

Ferdinand back in England squad

Rediff.com4 Oct 2004

Ankle injury forces Rooney out of England squad

Ankle injury forces Rooney out of England squad

Rediff.com10 Nov 2007

Striker Wayne Rooney injured an ankle in training on Friday and will miss England's friendly against Austria next week and their Euro 2008 qualifier against Croatia on Nov. 21. Although Rooney will miss England's next two games, former skipper David Beckham is set to win his 98th and 99th caps after being recalled to Steve McClaren's squad on Friday after injury.

England's Rooney signs new long-term United deal

England's Rooney signs new long-term United deal

Rediff.com22 Feb 2014

England striker Wayne Rooney has signed a four-year contract extension with Premier League champions Manchester United that will keep their prize asset at the club until June 2019.

Hodgson uncertain of Rooney's England future

Hodgson uncertain of Rooney's England future

Rediff.com2 Oct 2015

England coach Roy Hodgson can give Wayne Rooney 'no guarantees' that he will always pick him for the national team and said the current crop of forwards he has to choose from is the best he has seen during his tenure.

Rooney confirms decision to leave Manchester United

Rooney confirms decision to leave Manchester United

Rediff.com21 Oct 2010

Wayne Rooney turned the spotlight firmly on Manchester United's American owners on Wednesday when the striker blamed the club's lack of clout in the transfer market for his desire to quit Old Trafford.

Moyes to sue over Rooney book

Moyes to sue over Rooney book

Rediff.com2 Sep 2006

Everton manager David Moyes is to sue a newspaper over comments it published from Wayne Rooney's autobiography.

Real bring in 'super agent' for Rooney swoop

Real bring in 'super agent' for Rooney swoop

Rediff.com23 Jan 2010

Spanish football giants Real Madrid have stepped up their chase for Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney by drafting in football's most successful agent, Pini Zahavi.

Ferguson must cope with life without Rooney

Ferguson must cope with life without Rooney

Rediff.com3 Apr 2010

Wayne Rooney, who has scored 34 goals this season, is essential not just to Manchester United's Premier and Champions League campaigns but also to England's hopes at the World Cup in South Africa in June.

Rooney will be offered new contract, says Ferguson

Rooney will be offered new contract, says Ferguson

Rediff.com10 Mar 2013

Manchester United's England striker Wayne Rooney will be offered a new contract before his deal ends in 2015, the club's manager Alex Ferguson was quoted as saying by British media on Sunday.

Rooney returns to lead United attack against Spurs

Rooney returns to lead United attack against Spurs

Rediff.com2 Mar 2012

Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney has recovered from a throat infection in time to spearhead the Premier League champions' attack for the trip to Tottenham Hotspur, manager Alex Ferguson said on Friday.

Champions League: Rooney could play against Bayern

Champions League: Rooney could play against Bayern

Rediff.com6 Apr 2010

Wayne Rooney could make a surprise return to the Manchester United team to face Bayern Munich in the Champions League on Wednesday, British media reported on Monday.

Rooney insists red card offence was accident

Rooney insists red card offence was accident

Rediff.com16 Jul 2006

Rooney was sent off after appearing to stamp on the groin of Portugal defender Ricardo Carvalho in the 62nd minute of the quarter-final in Gelsenkirchen.

Rooney signs with United till 2012

Rooney signs with United till 2012

Rediff.com26 Nov 2006

Manchester United's England striker Wayne Rooney has agreed to extend his contract by a further two years.

Murray offers sympathy to under-fire Rooney

Murray offers sympathy to under-fire Rooney

Rediff.com20 Jun 2010

Andy Murray knows a thing or two about shouldering a nation's expectations, particularly during Wimbledon fortnight, so he was well placed to offer some sympathy to England striker Wayne Rooney on Saturday.

Rooney says sorry for rant on camera

Rooney says sorry for rant on camera

Rediff.com20 Jun 2010

England's short-tempered striker Wayne Rooney apologised on Saturday for his outburst at fans who booed the team's abject 0-0 draw with Algeria.

Rooney aims for Best's playing heights

Rooney aims for Best's playing heights

Rediff.com28 Nov 2005

Manchester United's England striker says he would like to reach the playing heights scaled by George Best before his career is over.

Rooney fit, Neville doubtful

Rooney fit, Neville doubtful

Rediff.com15 Jun 2006

England coach Sven-Goran Eriksson though was not sure whether the striker would play against Trinidad & Tobago

'I hope Rooney will be available for Euro'

'I hope Rooney will be available for Euro'

Rediff.com6 Dec 2011

England manager Fabio Capello will decide whether to include Wayne Rooney in his Euro 2012 squad after UEFA's decision over Thursday's appeal against his three-match suspension, the Italian said.

Rooney broke more than a bone

Rooney broke more than a bone

Rediff.com3 May 2006

England coach Sven-Goran Eriksson said it would take a miracle to for Wayne Rooney to play in the World Cup

Rooney set to start against Shevchenko-less Ukraine

Rooney set to start against Shevchenko-less Ukraine

Rediff.com18 Jun 2012

Key England striker Wayne Rooney is set to feature at Euro 2012 for the first time on Tuesday but co-hosts Ukraine could be without their talisman Andriy Shevchenko as they battle to stay in the tournament.

United veteran Rooney 'motivated' by Mourinho's arrival at Old Trafford

United veteran Rooney 'motivated' by Mourinho's arrival at Old Trafford

Rediff.com13 Jul 2016

Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney admits the arrival of Jose Mourinho has given him added motivation for the season ahead.

Rooney and Hernandez ready for Man United return

Rooney and Hernandez ready for Man United return

Rediff.com30 Sep 2011

Manchester United strikers Wayne Rooney and Javier Hernandez have recovered from injury and are available for Saturday's Premier League game at home to Norwich City, manager Alex Ferguson said.

Rooney available for England

Rooney available for England

Rediff.com23 Mar 2005

Rooney expects rejuvenated Manchester United to challenge for title

Rooney expects rejuvenated Manchester United to challenge for title

Rediff.com1 Aug 2016

Manchester United have been rejuvenated under new manager Jose Mourinho and are poised to mount a strong challenge for the Premier League title, skipper Wayne Rooney has said. The 30-year-old forward, who secured his fifth league title with the club the last time they won it in 2013, scored eight top flight goals last season as United finished fifth and failed to qualify for the Champions League.

Rooney shoots down Boro

Rooney shoots down Boro

Rediff.com30 Jan 2005

Wayne Rooney scored two spectacular goals as holders Manchester United reached the FA Cup fifth round with a classy 3-0 win over Middlesbrough.

Manager Ferguson blames Rooney

Manager Ferguson blames Rooney

Rediff.com15 Sep 2005

Rooney may lose credit for one goal

Rooney may lose credit for one goal

Rediff.com18 Jun 2004

The UEFA said it would study video replays of Rooney's second goal to determine whether or not it should count as an own goal by Swiss keeper Joerg Stiel.

Gurkha to guard Rooney's mansion

Gurkha to guard Rooney's mansion

Rediff.com7 May 2010

England and Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney is leaving his 4.5 million pound mansion under the vigilant eye of a Gurkha as he heads for the football World Cup in South Africa. Gurkhas are a Nepalese warrior clan known for being lethal and deftly eviscerating enemies with their Khukri (dagger).

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.

Is Mourinho determined to hijack Man United outcast Rooney?

Is Mourinho determined to hijack Man United outcast Rooney?

Rediff.com19 Aug 2013

Manager Jose Mourinho has given a clear hint Chelsea will make a third big-money attempt to buy Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney before the transfer window closes on September 2.

Rooney pips Ferdinand to become richest player in EPL

Rooney pips Ferdinand to become richest player in EPL

Rediff.com28 Apr 2013

Manchester United and England striker Wayne Rooney is the richest player in the Premier League with a fortune estimated at 51 million pounds ($79.01 million), according to the Sunday Times newspaper's sporting rich list.

Moyes says no change in Utd's stand over Rooney

Moyes says no change in Utd's stand over Rooney

Rediff.com19 Jul 2013

Manchester United manager David Moyes was in no mood to discuss Wayne Rooney's future at the club on Friday but a week's training in Australia has certainly convinced him of Robin van Persie's value to the team.

Chelsea make straight-cash bid for Man United's Rooney

Chelsea make straight-cash bid for Man United's Rooney

Rediff.com17 Jul 2013

Chelsea have made a straight-cash bid for Manchester United's unsettled striker Wayne Rooney, the London club's manager Jose Mourinho said on Wednesday.

Rooney is not leaving the club, insists Moyes

Rooney is not leaving the club, insists Moyes

Rediff.com11 Jul 2013

New Manchester United boss David Moyes has once again insisted that Wayne Rooney would not be leaving the side, saying that he has a good relationship with the troubled striker.

Rooney compared to Pele after win

Rooney compared to Pele after win

Rediff.com22 Jun 2004

Rooney, 18, is Euro 2004's top scorer with four goals, leading his normally understated coach Sven-Goran Eriksson to draw comparisons with Brazil's maestro.

Wayne Rooney can achieve more after 200 goals: Moyes

Wayne Rooney can achieve more after 200 goals: Moyes

Rediff.com18 Sep 2013

Wayne Rooney scored twice against Bayer Leverkusen to reach 200 Manchester United goals as he enjoys a new lease of life under David Moyes who thinks he can become one of the club's greatest predators.