News for 'Wayne Rooney'

Rooney eyes return against Wales

Rooney eyes return against Wales

Rediff.com5 Sep 2004

The England striker hopes to be back for the World Cup qualifier against Wales on October 9.

Rooney banned for three matches

Rooney banned for three matches

Rediff.com31 Dec 2004

The ban will start immediately meaning the 19-year-old misses United's next two league matches against Middlesbrough and Tottenham.

Rooney charged with violent conduct

Rooney charged with violent conduct

Rediff.com30 Dec 2004

The Manchester United striker was charged with violent conduct on Wednesday following his clash with Bolton Wanderers defender Tal Ben Haim.

Rooney is replica shirt best seller

Rooney is replica shirt best seller

Rediff.com30 Apr 2012

When it comes to sporting the name of their favourite Premier League player on the back of a replica shirt, Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney is officially the most popular choice of fans around the world.

Rooney defeats multi-million pound lawsuit

Rooney defeats multi-million pound lawsuit

Rediff.com16 Jul 2010

Manchester United and England striker Wayne Rooney has defeated attempts by his former management agency to sue him for 4.3 million, labelling their claim "a joke" and an attempt to exploit him.

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, Van Persie to miss Chelsea game

Rooney, Van Persie to miss Chelsea game

Rediff.com18 Jan 2014

Manchester United strikers Robin van Persie and Wayne Rooney will miss Sunday's Premier League game at Chelsea, manager David Moyes said on Friday.

Rooney out of England's final qualifier

Rooney out of England's final qualifier

Rediff.com12 Oct 2009

England striker Wayne Rooney will miss the team's final World Cup qualifier against Belarus due to a calf injury, the English Football Association said on Sunday.

 Rooney set to ditch Manchester United?

Rooney set to ditch Manchester United?

Rediff.com18 Oct 2010

Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney has reportedly told bosses at Old Trafford that he wants to leave the club as soon as possible after a massive fall-out with manager Sir Alex Ferguson.

Who's the hottest, pregnant Mrs Rooney or Mrs Gerrard?

Who's the hottest, pregnant Mrs Rooney or Mrs Gerrard?

Rediff.com5 Dec 2012

Coleen Rooney swapped her maternity wear for a flirty snake-print mini dress that showed off her tanned legs, to attend a Christmas party hosted by Liverpool's popular Cricket boutique.

Police probe Rooney assault allegation

Police probe Rooney assault allegation

Rediff.com23 Mar 2005

British police are to investigate an allegation that Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney assaulted a man in a nightclub, a spokesman said on Tuesday.

Rooney answers his critics with superb winner

Rooney answers his critics with superb winner

Rediff.com7 Apr 2011

Wayne Rooney let his feet do the talking with a superb first-half goal to give Manchester United a 1-0 first leg win at Chelsea and tip the balance of the Champions League quarter-final their way on Wednesday.

Rooney and Scholes lose appeal

Rooney and Scholes lose appeal

Rediff.com16 Aug 2006

Manchester United will be without the two players for three games after their claims of wrongful dismissal in a friendly were rejected.

Matching Charlton beyond my imagination, says Rooney

Matching Charlton beyond my imagination, says Rooney

Rediff.com8 Jan 2017

Wayne Rooney said he could never have imagined equalling Bobby Charlton's Manchester United scoring record after bagging his 249th goal for the club in his side's 4-0 FA Cup win over Reading on Saturday.

Everton offer Rooney new five-year deal

Everton offer Rooney new five-year deal

Rediff.com6 Jul 2004

Everton have offered their teenage England striker Wayne Rooney a new five-year contract, describing it as the biggest in the Premier League club's history.

Man Utd sack Rooney's doctor

Man Utd sack Rooney's doctor

Rediff.com24 May 2006

Manchester United sacked club doctor Mike Stone, who was overseeing Wayne Rooney's recovery

Rooney set to win fitness battle

Rooney set to win fitness battle

Rediff.com22 May 2006

Team doctor said he was encouraged by Wayne Rooney's recovery from a broken foot

Wenger admits interest in signing Rooney, Fabregas

Wenger admits interest in signing Rooney, Fabregas

Rediff.com4 Jun 2013

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has hinted that he may be making a sensational summer swoop for Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney, who is said to be unsettled at the Old Trafford and had also handed a transfer request.

Rooney edges Ronaldo for place in WC Dream Team

Rooney edges Ronaldo for place in WC Dream Team

Rediff.com8 Jun 2010

England ace striker Wayne Rooney, who has been playing catch up game with his Portuguese rival Cristiano Ronaldo, has closed the gap by edging the Real Madrid ace out of the World Cup Dream Team.

Rooney handed two-match ban

Rooney handed two-match ban

Rediff.com21 Sep 2005

The Manchester United striker was handed a two-match ban following his sending-off in the Champions League match at Villarreal last week.

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.

The Hottest Sporting Buzz: Coleen Rooney's fears about Brazil

The Hottest Sporting Buzz: Coleen Rooney's fears about Brazil

Rediff.com21 May 2014

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Rooney can hand England World Cup: Maradona

Rooney can hand England World Cup: Maradona

Rediff.com17 Nov 2005

Wayne Rooney can single-handedly shape the fortunes of his team, the Argentine legend said

Euro 2012 qualifiers: Rooney on target

Euro 2012 qualifiers: Rooney on target

Rediff.com8 Sep 2010

Wayne Rooney, hit by media claims about his private life, struck his first international goal for almost a year to set England on the way to a 3-1 win away to Switzerland in their Euro 2012 qualifier on Tuesday.

Rooney's overhead effort voted best EPL goal

Rooney's overhead effort voted best EPL goal

Rediff.com4 May 2012

Wayne Rooney's overhead kick for Manchester United against Manchester City in February last season has been voted by fans as the best goal of the 20 years of the Premier League, it was announced on Thursday.

Fergie sees red over Rooney's Olympic chance

Fergie sees red over Rooney's Olympic chance

Rediff.com22 Apr 2012

Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson is fuming after being told Wayne Rooney is on the shortlist for the Great Britain squad at the London Olympics despite the striker being widely expected to go to Euro 2012 with England.

Capello and Ferdinand praise in-form Rooney

Capello and Ferdinand praise in-form Rooney

Rediff.com1 Apr 2009

England manager Fabio Capello and defender Rio Ferdinand praised Wayne Rooney on Tuesday after the 23-year-old striker was named England's 2008 Player of the Year in a fans' poll.

Rooney's England place in danger after red card

Rooney's England place in danger after red card

Rediff.com10 Oct 2011

Fabio Capello has warned Wayne Rooney that he will not be automatically recalled to the England team after serving his suspension at the European championship next year.

Owen and Rooney deliver for Manchester United

Owen and Rooney deliver for Manchester United

Rediff.com1 Mar 2010

Wayne Rooney continued his remarkable scoring streak with his 28th goal of the season to seal Manchester United's 2-1 win over Aston Villa in the 50th League Cup final at Wembley Stadium Sunday.

Rampant Rooney leads Man United to victory

Rampant Rooney leads Man United to victory

Rediff.com24 Feb 2010

Two Wayne Rooney headers led Manchester United to a 3-0 win over West Ham United at Old Trafford on Tuesday, taking the champions within a point of Chelsea at the top of the Premier League.

England ready to unleash Rooney

England ready to unleash Rooney

Rediff.com19 Jun 2006

Coach Sven-Goran Eriksson is counting on Wayne Rooney to end England's 38-year wait to beat his native Sweden

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.

Gerrard would be perfect England captain: Rooney

Gerrard would be perfect England captain: Rooney

Rediff.com12 Feb 2012

Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney has put aside club rivalry by stating that Liverpool's Steven Gerrard would be the best man to lead England at Euro 2012.

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 hands in transfer request

Rooney hands in transfer request

Rediff.com27 Aug 2004

Inspirational Rooney, Gerrard take England to World Cup

Inspirational Rooney, Gerrard take England to World Cup

Rediff.com16 Oct 2013

Wayne Rooney and Steven Gerrard scored to send England to the World Cup finals with a 2-0 victory over Poland on Tuesday that gave them top spot in qualifying Group H on a thrilling and nervy night at Wembley.