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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.

Guardiola defends Rooney over late-night socialising

Guardiola defends Rooney over late-night socialising

Rediff.com18 Nov 2016

Pep Guardiola became the latest high-profile Premier League manager to defend Wayne Rooney on Friday after the England captain apologised following the release of pictures of him socialising in the early hours while on international duty.

Rooney enjoys no 'privileges' at Mourinho's Manchester United

Rooney enjoys no 'privileges' at Mourinho's Manchester United

Rediff.com24 Sep 2016

Blaming Wayne Rooney's disappointing form for the criticism he attracted when playing for England against Slovakia, Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho has insisted that the skipper doesn't enjoy any privileges and can be dropped from the team.

Nations League: France lose; Netherlands, Croatia win

Nations League: France lose; Netherlands, Croatia win

Rediff.com26 Sep 2022

Glimpses from Sunday's Nations League matches.

EPL PIX: Rooney joins Shearer in 200-goal club, shows haters how it's done!

EPL PIX: Rooney joins Shearer in 200-goal club, shows haters how it's done!

Rediff.com22 Aug 2017

Rooney's 50th, 150th and 200th EPL goals have all come against Manchester City.

'India has best medal chance in Tokyo Olympics'

'India has best medal chance in Tokyo Olympics'

Rediff.com9 May 2021

India have won eight Olympic gold medals in the past, but their last top finish came way back in 1980 Moscow Games.

Bopanna bows out as India's challenge ends at Aus Open

Bopanna bows out as India's challenge ends at Aus Open

Rediff.com30 Jan 2020

The Indian challenge at the Australian Open ended after Rohan Bopanna and his Ukrainian partner Nadiia Kichenok were knocked out in straight sets in the quarter-final of the mixed doubles event. The Indo-Ukrainian pair went down 0-6, 2-6 to fifth seed Nikola Mektic and Barbora Krejcikova in a 47-minute encounter.

Rooney charged with drink-driving offence

Rooney charged with drink-driving offence

Rediff.com1 Sep 2017

Former England captain Wayne Rooney has been charged with a drink-driving offence, Cheshire police said in a statement on Friday.

India players to audition for T20 WC in SA series

India players to audition for T20 WC in SA series

Rediff.com8 Jun 2022

The Men in Blue are on a 12-match winning streak and come Thursday, they can create an all-time record of winning 13 T20I games in a row.

Soccer Extras: Rooney to return home as Derby player-coach in January 2020

Soccer Extras: Rooney to return home as Derby player-coach in January 2020

Rediff.com6 Aug 2019

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field.

In Photos: Manchester United stars, WAGs' Christmas party

In Photos: Manchester United stars, WAGs' Christmas party

Rediff.com5 Dec 2014

Manchester United's footballers and their wives and girlfriends have a blast at this year's Christmas party.

EPL: At last! Sweet win for United at Anfield

EPL: At last! Sweet win for United at Anfield

Rediff.com17 Jan 2016

Wayne Rooney blasted the rebound past the helpless Simon Mignolet.

The Highs and Lows of Rooney's career

The Highs and Lows of Rooney's career

Rediff.com10 Jul 2017

Here is a fact file on the former Manchester United captain

3rd ODI: Can India avoid series whitewash vs SA?

3rd ODI: Can India avoid series whitewash vs SA?

Rediff.com22 Jan 2022

The Indian team's strategy is expected to undergo paradigm shift with some players getting a subtle yet stern message to lift their games as they face an embarrassing possibility of a clean sweep against South Africa in the third ODI, in Cape Town on Sunday.

EPL: Rooney on bench, Rashford in for Leicester game

EPL: Rooney on bench, Rashford in for Leicester game

Rediff.com24 Sep 2016

Manchester United captain Wayne Rooney was dropped to the substitutes' bench for the Premier League match against champions Leicester City on Saturday.

US Open PIX: Alcaraz wins thriller; Swiatek, Tiafoe in semis

US Open PIX: Alcaraz wins thriller; Swiatek, Tiafoe in semis

Rediff.com8 Sep 2022

A summary of Wednesday's action at the US Open.

PICS: England, Italy in drab draw; Wales hold Belgium

PICS: England, Italy in drab draw; Wales hold Belgium

Rediff.com12 Jun 2022

A round-up of Saturday's action in the Nations League.

'This side did not win medal but achieved something bigger'

'This side did not win medal but achieved something bigger'

Rediff.com6 Aug 2021

Marinje also said the Indian women's team need more competitions to improve levels and win an Olympic medal.

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.

2nd ODI: What India needs to do to stay alive in series

2nd ODI: What India needs to do to stay alive in series

Rediff.com20 Jan 2022

KL Rahul will have to show drastically improved leadership acumen when he leads India against a buoyant South African side in the second ODI on Thursday.

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".

Rooney expects Di Maria to shine in Champions League final

Rooney expects Di Maria to shine in Champions League final

Rediff.com23 Aug 2020

PSG can exploit Bayern's high defensive line, says Rooney

PIX: Hungary humiliate England; Germany crush Italy

PIX: Hungary humiliate England; Germany crush Italy

Rediff.com15 Jun 2022

Hungary condemn England to worst home defeat since 1928

England footballers' wives up the ante in court battle

England footballers' wives up the ante in court battle

Rediff.com17 Mar 2021

Rebekah Vardy is suing her former friend Coleen Rooney for libel after Rooney accused her on Twitter and Instagram of leaking stories about her private life

Football Briefs: Is Rooney heading to MLS?

Football Briefs: Is Rooney heading to MLS?

Rediff.com11 May 2018

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

All Squads: Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup

All Squads: Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup

Rediff.com16 Nov 2022

The FIFA 2022 World Cup will kick-off in Qatar on Sunday, November 20. Here is a list of the 26-man squads playing in the quadrennial global football extravaganza.

Eyes on Kohli the batter as India take on SA in ODIs

Eyes on Kohli the batter as India take on SA in ODIs

Rediff.com18 Jan 2022

Whether he is batting in the middle or fielding at the boundary line, Virat Kohli's every move will be tracked, though some of that attention will now be on skipper K L Rahul.

IPL Auction: The big names who went UNSOLD

IPL Auction: The big names who went UNSOLD

Rediff.com19 Feb 2021

A complete list of players, who failed to attract any bid in the IPL 2021

PIX: Aubameyang 'tricks' as Arsenal rout West Brom

PIX: Aubameyang 'tricks' as Arsenal rout West Brom

Rediff.com26 Aug 2021

West Brom, relegated from the Premier League last season, made 11 changes from the side that won at the weekend in the Championship and had five players -- including goalkeeper Alex Palmer -- making their debuts.

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.

Liverpool beat Arsenal to cut Man City's lead; Spurs win

Liverpool beat Arsenal to cut Man City's lead; Spurs win

Rediff.com17 Mar 2022

Images from the English Premier League matches played on Wednesday night.

Football briefs: Rashford happy with senior England call-up

Football briefs: Rashford happy with senior England call-up

Rediff.com8 Jun 2017

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

That beautiful love story called Annayum Rasoolam

That beautiful love story called Annayum Rasoolam

Rediff.com6 Aug 2021

Like all the great love stories, Annayum Rasoolam has a tragic end. But not before we are transported into a world of furtive glances and hurried touches.

Manchester United drop Rooney for Europa League match

Manchester United drop Rooney for Europa League match

Rediff.com17 Feb 2016

Manchester United captain Wayne Rooney has been left out of the 18-man squad travelling to face Danish side FC Midtjylland in the Europa League on Thursday, the Premier League club said on their website (www.manutd.com). With United fifth in the league table, six points off the top-four, the 30-year-old striker recently said that winning the Europa League or the FA Cup could save their disappointing season. Combative midfielder Marouane Fellaini was another notable absentee and full back Matteo Darmian will not be involved after dislocating his shoulder during Saturday's 2-1 league defeat by Sunderland.

It's love-all for Paes-Bhupathi at 'Break Point'

It's love-all for Paes-Bhupathi at 'Break Point'

Rediff.com17 Sep 2021

The upcoming non-fiction series Break Point will give fans an insight into his fractured but successful professional pairing with doubles partner Mahesh Bhupathi, revealed Leander Paes, on Friday.

It's a gamble! England to leave out Rooney against Slovakia

It's a gamble! England to leave out Rooney against Slovakia

Rediff.com20 Jun 2016

England captain Wayne Rooney will be left out of the starting lineup for their last Euro 2016 Group B match against Slovakia.

Who is the most underestimated tennis player?

Who is the most underestimated tennis player?

Rediff.com16 Jul 2020

Stanislas Wawrinka is one only one of three players to have defeated Federer, Nadal, Djokovic and Andy Murray at Grand Slams.

Rooney ends goal drought and inches closer to EPL goal record

Rooney ends goal drought and inches closer to EPL goal record

Rediff.com3 Jan 2016

Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney rose to second place on the all-time Premier League scoring list with a clever winner against Swansea City on Saturday.

No one will beat Rooney's Manchester United record: Ferguson

No one will beat Rooney's Manchester United record: Ferguson

Rediff.com25 Jan 2017

'In the present-day game, it is difficult to see any club having players who can stay with them for 10 years'

EPL: Rooney scores on return as United close in on City

EPL: Rooney scores on return as United close in on City

Rediff.com23 Apr 2017

Wayne Rooney scored on his return to the Manchester United starting-line up as Jose Mourinho's side enjoyed a 2-0 win at Burnley in the Premier League on Sunday to close in on the top four and extend their unbeaten league run to 23 games.