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Rooney eyes England glory

Rooney eyes England glory

Rediff.com23 Dec 2008

Already an English, European and now world champion with Manchester United, Wayne Rooney is hungry for international glory. Rooney smashed United's winner in Sunday's Club World Cup final against Ecuador's LDU in Japan to complete an unprecedented treble for Alex Ferguson's side.

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.

England's Hodgson dismisses report of Rooney-Vardy rift

England's Hodgson dismisses report of Rooney-Vardy rift

Rediff.com27 Jun 2016

England manager Roy Hodgson has dismissed 'salacious' suggestions of a possible rift between forwards Wayne Rooney and Jamie Vardy and said the team were fully focussed on the Euro 2016 round of 16 match against Iceland later on Monday.

Rooney's brace helps England floor Scotland

Rooney's brace helps England floor Scotland

Rediff.com19 Nov 2014

England captain Wayne Rooney scored twice after Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain headed the opener in a 3-1 win over Scotland as the visitors dominated a typically passionate Auld Enemy friendly at Celtic Park on Tuesday.

Rooney steeled for Anfield boo boys

Rooney steeled for Anfield boo boys

Rediff.com14 Oct 2011

Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney's Everton connections meant he was already in for a rough ride from Liverpool fans this weekend but last week's family problems and England sending-off should crank up the decibels of abuse at Anfield.

Rooney appeal brought forward one day

Rooney appeal brought forward one day

Rediff.com18 Nov 2011

England striker Wayne Rooney's appeal against a three-match international ban which will force him to miss the group stage of Euro 2012 has been brought forward one day to Dec. 8, UEFA said Thursday.

India's big guns ready to fire vs Pakistan

India's big guns ready to fire vs Pakistan

Rediff.com8 Jun 2024

Ahead of the mega IND v PAK encounter, let's delve into the records of some of India's most consistent performers against their arch-rivals.

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.

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.

PHOTOS: Rooney breaks Charlton's record in England win

PHOTOS: Rooney breaks Charlton's record in England win

Rediff.com9 Sep 2015

Wayne Rooney became England's all-time record scorer when he smashed home his 50th international goal from the penalty spot as England beat Switzerland 2-0 in their Euro 2016 Group E qualifier at Wembley on Tuesday.

Rooney trains with England, expected to feature

Rooney trains with England, expected to feature

Rediff.com12 Aug 2013

Manchester United forward Wayne Rooney completed a full training session for England on Monday and manager Roy Hodgson still expects him to feature in Wednesday's international friendly against Scotland at Wembley Stadium.

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.

EPL PHOTOS: Sterling shares limelight with record-man Rooney

EPL PHOTOS: Sterling shares limelight with record-man Rooney

Rediff.com22 Aug 2017

City salvage draw at home with Sterling's superb late volley after Rooney put Everton ahead. Rooney scored his second goal in as many games this season. The strike was his 200th in the Premier League, making him just the second player after former England forward Alan Shearer to reach that milestone.

Rooney charged over foul-mouthed outburst

Rooney charged over foul-mouthed outburst

Rediff.com5 Apr 2011

Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney has been charged with using foul language while celebrating a goal in Saturday's 4-2 win at West Ham United, the Football Association said in a statement on Monday.

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.

Rooney making good progress

Rooney making good progress

Rediff.com13 May 2006

The England striker is taking very positive steps in his bid to be fit for the World Cup finals, doctor Leif Sward said.

Rooney to miss Bursaspor match

Rooney to miss Bursaspor match

Rediff.com20 Oct 2010

Manchester United will be getting used to life without Wayne Rooney at home to Bursaspor in the Champions League on Wednesday when holders Inter Milan unleash red-hot Samuel Eto'o on Tottenham Hotspur. Rooney has shocked United by saying he wants to leave but manager Alex Ferguson will not have to make an awkward decision about playing him against the Turkish side after the club said the England striker had gone down with an ankle injury.

Everton's Moyes to sue Rooney

Everton's Moyes to sue Rooney

Rediff.com1 Sep 2006

The Everton manager is to sue his former protege Wayne Rooney over comments made in the 20-year-old's autobiography.

Rooney is leading scorer

Rooney is leading scorer

Rediff.com22 Jun 2004

The England striker has four goals to his name after Monday's matches at Euro 2004.

Rooney suffers minor ligament damage

Rooney suffers minor ligament damage

Rediff.com1 Apr 2010

Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney suffered "minor ligament damage" to his ankle during Tuesday's Champions League match against Bayern Munich, the Premier League club said on their website on Thursday.

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 return from knee injury delayed

Rooney return from knee injury delayed

Rediff.com4 Jan 2013

Wayne Rooney's return for Manchester United after injury has been delayed with manager Alex Ferguson saying the striker may be sidelined for a further two weeks.

Rooney back for Manchester derby but Falcao unfit

Rooney back for Manchester derby but Falcao unfit

Rediff.com1 Nov 2014

Wayne Rooney, who has scored more goals than anyone in the Manchester derby, is back after suspension and fit for Sunday's meeting between the city's two biggest clubs at the Etihad Stadium.

Refs picking on me: Rooney

Refs picking on me: Rooney

Rediff.com11 Aug 2006

Wayne Rooney has he fears he will spend the rest of his career having to cope with over-eager referees.

Manchester United sign Rooney

Manchester United sign Rooney

Rediff.com31 Aug 2004

Observers say the transfer could be worth around 25 million pounds.

Rooney wants to finish his career at Manchester United

Rooney wants to finish his career at Manchester United

Rediff.com9 Jun 2016

Wayne Rooney says it is highly unlikely that a scenario would arise causing him to switch allegiances to any Premier League side other than Manchester United or boyhood club Everton in the future.

Rooney accepts charge but appeals against ban

Rooney accepts charge but appeals against ban

Rediff.com6 Apr 2011

Manchester United have accepted Wayne Rooney's charge from the FA for swearing at a TV camera, but are appealing against his two-match ban, the Football Association said on Tuesday.

Rooney has Ferguson smiling

Rooney has Ferguson smiling

Rediff.com30 Sep 2004

Football Extras: Rooney to wear captain's armband in England farewell

Football Extras: Rooney to wear captain's armband in England farewell

Rediff.com15 Nov 2018

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Euro 2016: Rooney not a guaranteed England starter

Euro 2016: Rooney not a guaranteed England starter

Rediff.com18 Mar 2016

Wayne Rooney will make Euros but may not start, says Roy Hodgson.

Sports Shorts: Mallya optimistic; Rooney hopeful of future

Sports Shorts: Mallya optimistic; Rooney hopeful of future

Rediff.com28 Apr 2017

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Zimbabwe to host India for T20Is in July

Zimbabwe to host India for T20Is in July

Rediff.com6 Feb 2024

This will be the fourth time Zimbabwe will host India in a bilateral T20I series, having previously faced off in 2010, 2015 and 2016 in this format.

Rooney hospitalised, discharged

Rooney hospitalised, discharged

Rediff.com4 Jul 2009

Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney, who is holidaying on the French Riviera, ended up in a hospital after stumbling over his luxury yacht.

Rooney - the new heartthrob

Rooney - the new heartthrob

Rediff.com22 Jun 2004

Fiery Rooney worries Eriksson

Fiery Rooney worries Eriksson

Rediff.com19 Jun 2004

Chelsea plan bid for Rooney

Chelsea plan bid for Rooney

Rediff.com16 Oct 2003

Chelsea are planning a £35million raid for soccer wonderkid Wayne Rooney.

Did Rooney deserve a red card?

Did Rooney deserve a red card?

Rediff.com28 Sep 2014

Manchester United captain Rooney deserved the sending-off that jeopardised his side's nervy 2-1 Premier League win over West Ham United on Saturday, his manager Louis van Gaal said.

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.

Chelsea still chasing Rooney, says Mourinho

Chelsea still chasing Rooney, says Mourinho

Rediff.com9 Aug 2013

Chelsea have not given up hope of signing unsettled Manchester United forward Wayne Rooney, Blues manager Jose Mourinho has said.

'Rooney deserves the praise'

'Rooney deserves the praise'

Rediff.com22 Jun 2004

England's captain said nothing phases the 18-year-old striker.