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Rooney is still very much part of our team, insists Carrick

Rooney is still very much part of our team, insists Carrick

Rediff.com19 Aug 2013

Manchester United's Michael Carrick in support of the unsettled striker Wayne Rooney has said that he is 'one of the team' and all the players were with him.

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 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.

At 35, can Defoe rise in EPL scoring chart?

At 35, can Defoe rise in EPL scoring chart?

Rediff.com10 Aug 2018

Jermain Defoe's childhood obsession with scoring goals has put him within reach of a top-five spot in the Premier League's all-time list

Gerrard to lead England at Euro 2012

Gerrard to lead England at Euro 2012

Rediff.com16 May 2012

England manager Roy Hodgson included Chelsea's John Terry, Liverpool striker Andy Carroll and Norwich City goalkeeper John Ruddy in a 23-man squad with Steven Gerrard named as captain on Wednesday for next month's European Championship.

Rooney assured over future as Ferguson breaks silence

Rooney assured over future as Ferguson breaks silence

Rediff.com8 Mar 2013

Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson broke his silence on Friday over this week's Champions League exit and dismissed media speculation that dropped striker Wayne Rooney's Old Trafford days were numbered.

Have alarm bells been sounded for dropped Rooney?

Have alarm bells been sounded for dropped Rooney?

Rediff.com7 Mar 2013

When the raw pain of their Champions League exit subsides and Manchester United look forward to the trophies they can still win this season, one player who may find the gloom harder to shift is out-of-favour Wayne Rooney.

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 wants to leave Man Utd, claims Mike Phe

Rooney wants to leave Man Utd, claims Mike Phe

Rediff.com3 Jul 2013

A trusted aide of former Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has claimed that Wayne Rooney wants to leave Old Trafford.

Here's why Rooney may not start against Zorya

Here's why Rooney may not start against Zorya

Rediff.com28 Sep 2016

Wayne Rooney may not start Manchester United's Europa League match against Ukrainian side Zorya Luhansk for his own protection as he is struggling with a back injury, manager Jose Mourinho said on Wednesday.

Watford condemns Manchester United to third successive defeat

Watford condemns Manchester United to third successive defeat

Rediff.com18 Sep 2016

Manchester United suffered their third defeat in eight days as Watford handed Jose Mourinho his worst run as a manager in a decade. Goals from Etienne Capoue, Juan Zuniga and a late penalty from Troy Deeney overwhelmed the visitors, who had levelled with a solitary strike from Marcus Rashford.

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.

FA Cup: Arsenal, Man United sneak replay wins

FA Cup: Arsenal, Man United sneak replay wins

Rediff.com17 Jan 2013

Jack Wilshere's late strike gave Arsenal a 1-0 FA Cup third-round replay win over Swansea City and Wayne Rooney's first goal in over a month earned Manchester United a 1-0 victory over West Ham United on Wednesday.

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's got good news for Man United fans!

Rooney's got good news for Man United fans!

Rediff.com22 May 2013

Manchester United announced on Tuesday, that their unsettled striker Wayne Rooney had become a father for the second time and Brooklyn Beckham trains at QPR Academy.

EPL PHOTOS: Rooney ends goal drought; United go third

EPL PHOTOS: Rooney ends goal drought; United go third

Rediff.com28 Feb 2015

Wayne Rooney ended his eight-game Premier League scoring drought with a 2-0 victory against a dogged Sunderland.

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.

Man United win seven-goal thriller against Newcastle

Man United win seven-goal thriller against Newcastle

Rediff.com27 Dec 2012

Manchester United opened up a seven-point lead at the top of the Premier League even as rivals Man City suffered a shocking reverse at Sunderland on the Boxing Day.

EPL PIX: Man United stay six points clear, QPR win at last

EPL PIX: Man United stay six points clear, QPR win at last

Rediff.com16 Dec 2012

Robin van Persie and Wayne Rooney were on target for Manchester United as the Premier League leaders swept aside Sunderland 3-1 at Old Trafford on Saturday to stay six points clear of champions Manchester City.

Van Persie breaches City fortress, Reds win at Upton Park

Van Persie breaches City fortress, Reds win at Upton Park

Rediff.com10 Dec 2012

Images from the EPL matches played on Sunday.

FA Cup: Chelsea fight back to earn replay with United

FA Cup: Chelsea fight back to earn replay with United

Rediff.com11 Mar 2013

Holders Chelsea came from two goals down to draw 2-2 with Manchester United on Sunday and earn a replay of their FA Cup quarter-final, inflicting further pain Alex Ferguson's side who have endured a week to forget.

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.

Premier League: Manchester duo hit scoring spree

Premier League: Manchester duo hit scoring spree

Rediff.com18 Oct 2015

Goals rained in for Manchester City and Manchester United but Juergen Klopp's first game in charge of Liverpool was solid rather than spectacular with his new side drawing 0-0 at Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League on Saturday.

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.

Rooney among new phone-hacking claimants

Rooney among new phone-hacking claimants

Rediff.com21 Apr 2012

Football star Wayne Rooney and former Prime Minister Tony Blair's wife Cherie are among a new group of 46 people suing over alleged phone-hacking by Rupert Murdoch's News of the World newspaper, court documents showed on Friday.

Lampard seals England win against Brazil

Lampard seals England win against Brazil

Rediff.com7 Feb 2013

Luiz Felipe Scolari's second coming as Brazil manager ended in a defeat as goals from Wayne Rooney and Frank Lampard earned a vibrant England side a 2-1 win at Wembley on Wednesday, their first over the south Americans for 23 years.

EPL PHOTOS: Rooney is a knockout for United

EPL PHOTOS: Rooney is a knockout for United

Rediff.com16 Mar 2015

Manchester United enjoyed perhaps their finest performance.

United rely on Van Persie in Rooney's absence

United rely on Van Persie in Rooney's absence

Rediff.com31 Aug 2012

Manchester United will need new signing Robin van Persie to shoulder the goal-scoring burden when they travel to promoted Southampton in the Premier League on Sunday without the injured Wayne Rooney.

Not so Nice! England will try to punish Iceland

Not so Nice! England will try to punish Iceland

Rediff.com24 Jun 2016

Wayne Rooney and Roy Hodgson have called on England to be ruthless in their attacking play during their Euro 2016 knockout clash with Iceland in Nice on Monday.

ISL bringing Manchester United striker Rooney to India?

ISL bringing Manchester United striker Rooney to India?

Rediff.com10 Sep 2015

Brazilian great Pele is not the only football star scheduled to touch down in Kolkata with Indian Super League team Atletico de Kolkata co-owner Sourav Ganguly claiming that England superstar Wayne Rooney would also be visiting the city later this year.

Fergie backs 'Fab four' for goal glut reminiscent of 1999

Fergie backs 'Fab four' for goal glut reminiscent of 1999

Rediff.com17 Aug 2012

Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has sent a stern warning to rivals that his forwards Wayne Rooney, Robin Van Persie, Danny Welbeck and Javier Hernandez could emulate his 'Fab four' strikers from the 1999 treble winning season, scoring goals at will.

EPL: United beat Sunderland to maintain six point lead

EPL: United beat Sunderland to maintain six point lead

Rediff.com15 Dec 2012

Robin van Persie was back on target for Manchester United as the Premier League leaders swept aside Sunderland 3-1 at Old Trafford on Saturday to stay six points clear at the top.

Manchester derby: United beat City in thriller

Manchester derby: United beat City in thriller

Rediff.com9 Dec 2012

Robin van Persie's stoppage-time free kick snatched a 3-2 victory for Manchester United in a pulsating derby at champions Manchester City to send them six points clear at the top of the Premier League on Sunday.

Manchester Utd win thriller; Chelsea, Arsenal lose

Manchester Utd win thriller; Chelsea, Arsenal lose

Rediff.com2 Dec 2012

Manchester United moved three points clear at the top of the Premier League after an extraordinary 4-3 victory at Reading. Third-placed Chelsea surrendered a half-time lead to lose 3-1 at West Ham United while Arsenal were humbled 2-0 by Swansea City.

Dhoni richer than Bolt, Djokovic according to Forbes List

Dhoni richer than Bolt, Djokovic according to Forbes List

Rediff.com20 Jun 2012

Team India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni has pipped the likes of 'Sprint King' Usain Bolt, tennis ace Novak Djokovic and teammate Sachin Tendulkar in the latest list of world's 100 richest sportspersons, released by the Forbes magazine.

Gerrard facing scan as he waits for 100th cap

Gerrard facing scan as he waits for 100th cap

Rediff.com13 Nov 2012

Steven Gerrard will become the sixth Englishman to win 100 caps if, as the English Football Association expects, he is passed fit after a scan on his knee to play against Sweden in Wednesday's friendly.

Man Utd reject report claiming Rooney's departure

Man Utd reject report claiming Rooney's departure

Rediff.com7 Jan 2012

Manchester United and Wayne Rooney have described as "complete nonsense" a newspaper report that the England striker is set to leave the Premier League champions.

Football Briefs: Is Rooney heading to MLS?

Football Briefs: Is Rooney heading to MLS?

Rediff.com11 May 2018

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England held 1-1 by Poland in World Cup qualifier

England held 1-1 by Poland in World Cup qualifier

Rediff.com17 Oct 2012

England missed the chance to go three points clear at the top of World Cup qualifying Group H when they laboured to a 1-1 draw with Poland on Wednesday.

'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.