News for 'Wayne Rooney'

Rooney puts United 10 points clear, Chelsea lose

Rooney puts United 10 points clear, Chelsea lose

Rediff.com3 Feb 2013

Wayne Rooney's hot scoring streak continued on Saturday as he fired Manchester United 10 points clear in the Premier League title race with the only goal in a 1-0 victory at Fulham.

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.

No stamping charge for Rooney: UEFA

No stamping charge for Rooney: UEFA

Rediff.com16 Dec 2008

Manchester United forward Wayne Rooney will not face disciplinary action over an alleged "stamping" in last week's Champions League match against AaB Aalborg, UEFA said on Monday. Rooney tangled with Kasper Risgard and his foot made contact with the Aalborg player's chest during the game at Old Trafford, which ended in a 2-2 draw.

Eriksson raps Rooney

Eriksson raps Rooney

Rediff.com18 Nov 2004

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.

Ronaldo, Rooney steer Man United to victory

Ronaldo, Rooney steer Man United to victory

Rediff.com2 Apr 2008

Goals from Cristiano Ronaldo and Wayne Rooney gave Manchester United a 2-0 win at AS Roma in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final. In the other match of the night, Barcelona struck early through teenager Bojan Krkic for a 1-0 win over Schalke 04.

Rooney still considering move out of Manchester United

Rooney still considering move out of Manchester United

Rediff.com13 Jul 2013

English striker Wayne Rooney has hinted that he still wants to quit Old Trafford and could even join Premier League rival club Chelsea, with a move to Stamford Bridge currently being debated.

Superb Rooney does justice to new United deal

Superb Rooney does justice to new United deal

Rediff.com23 Feb 2014

Wayne Rooney proved he was worth his weight in gold to Manchester United with a man of the match performance in a 2-0 win at Crystal Palace in the Premier League on Saturday.

Title-chasing Rooney eyeing Best's United tally

Title-chasing Rooney eyeing Best's United tally

Rediff.com5 Apr 2012

Wayne Rooney will have George Best's goalscoring tally in his sights when he tries to help Manchester United take a stranglehold on the Premier League title race at home to Queens Park Rangers on Sunday (1230 GMT).

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.

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 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.

Rooney's 'bicycle' pedals Man Utd past City

Rooney's 'bicycle' pedals Man Utd past City

Rediff.com12 Feb 2011

Wayne Rooney produced a spectacular overhead kick to earn Manchester United a 2-1 victory over Manchester City and a seven-point lead in the Premier League on Saturday.

Rooney set to miss start of season

Rooney set to miss start of season

Rediff.com5 Aug 2008

Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney is likely to miss the start of the Premier League season because of a virus he picked up during his club's trip to Nigeria, manager Alex Ferguson said on Tuesday.

Are you cheering Rooney?

Are you cheering Rooney?

Rediff.com1 Sep 2006

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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.

Rooney can achieve more after 200 goals: Moyes

Rooney can achieve more after 200 goals: Moyes

Rediff.com18 Sep 2013

Wayne Rooney scored twice against Bayer Leverkusen on Tuesday 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.

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.

Rooney issue hovers over United's Bursaspor clash

Rooney issue hovers over United's Bursaspor clash

Rediff.com19 Oct 2010

Alex Ferguson will reveal the most eagerly awaited Manchester United team of the season an hour before Wednesday's Champions League match against Bursaspor, and if Wayne Rooney is not in it Old Trafford will be abuzz.

Rooney may not get chance to vent frustration on Chelsea

Rooney may not get chance to vent frustration on Chelsea

Rediff.com8 Mar 2013

Wayne Rooney will be desperate to vent his frustration on Chelsea in Sunday's FA Cup quarter-final following his controversial omission from the Manchester United team to play Real Madrid this week.

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 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.

PIX: Manchester United ease past Rooney's Derby

PIX: Manchester United ease past Rooney's Derby

Rediff.com6 Mar 2020

Odion Ighalo scored twice as Manchester United beat second tier Derby County 3-0 on Thursday to reach the FA Cup quarter-finals and leave their all-time top scorer Wayne Rooney on the losing side. United will travel to Norwich City in the last eight after the Premier League's bottom club beat Tottenham Hotspur on penalties on Wednesday.

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 to captain England as Lampard ruled out

Rooney to captain England as Lampard ruled out

Rediff.com12 Oct 2012

Wayne Rooney will be given the opportunity to captain England for the first time in a competitive international in their World Cup qualifier against San Marino after Frank Lampard was ruled out of the match through injury.

'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.

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.

Champions League: Rooney double sinks Milan

Champions League: Rooney double sinks Milan

Rediff.com11 Mar 2010

Wayne Rooney scored twice again as Manchester United cruised into the quarter-finals of the Champions League after a 4-0 win over a feeble AC Milan sent them through 7-2 on aggregate on Wednesday.

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 available for England

Rooney available for England

Rediff.com23 Mar 2005

Rooney strikes in Man Utd win

Rooney strikes in Man Utd win

Rediff.com3 Oct 2007

Manchester United beat AS Roma 1-0 in the second leg of their Group F Champions League meet.

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.

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.

Will Manchester United shell out 65 million pounds to keep Rooney?

Will Manchester United shell out 65 million pounds to keep Rooney?

Rediff.com26 Jan 2014

Struggling Premier League champions Manchester United is reportedly ready to commit a staggering 65 million pounds in wages to keep Wayne Rooney at Old Trafford for the next four years.

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

Rooney wins it for Manchester United

Rooney wins it for Manchester United

Rediff.com28 Jan 2007

Wayne Rooney came off the bench to give Manchester United a 2-1 win over Portsmouth in the FA Cup fourth round.

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.