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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 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.

FA Cup PIX: Moura rescues Tottenham, Chelsea progress

FA Cup PIX: Moura rescues Tottenham, Chelsea progress

Rediff.com5 Jan 2020

Curtin Jones's 71st-minute strike saw Liverpool edge past Everton in a derby tie at Anfield.

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.

Beckham, Boris, Cruise at Euro final

Beckham, Boris, Cruise at Euro final

Rediff.com12 Jul 2021

British royalty were among the 60,000 spectators at Wembley.

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

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.

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.

Can England repeat their 1982 World Cup triumph vs France?

Can England repeat their 1982 World Cup triumph vs France?

Rediff.com5 Dec 2022

England spent little time celebrating Sunday's 3-0 World Cup win over Senegal before turning their thoughts to an intimidating quarter-final next Saturday against reigning champions France.

Chelsea make straight-cash bid for Man United's Rooney

Chelsea make straight-cash bid for Man United's Rooney

Rediff.com17 Jul 2013

Chelsea have made a straight-cash bid for Manchester United's unsettled striker Wayne Rooney, the London club's manager Jose Mourinho said on Wednesday.

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.

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.

When Manchester United were almost Champions

When Manchester United were almost Champions

Rediff.com22 Nov 2012

Wayne Rooney, the Manchester United star, captures the drama of the 2011 season when his team lost the EPL title to Manchester City in the League's very last game.

Kane has Rooney's record in sight with Iran in waiting

Kane has Rooney's record in sight with Iran in waiting

Rediff.com20 Nov 2022

'I was lucky enough to play with Wayne and he was a huge player who I looked up to. I watched him play in the major tournaments and it's a huge honour to be close to him.'

Rooney ban reduced from three to two

Rooney ban reduced from three to two

Rediff.com9 Dec 2011

England striker Wayne Rooney's ban at next year' Euro 2012 finals was reduced from three to two games following an appeal heard by UEFA on Thursday.

Rooney doubtful for Liverpool clash with head injury: Report

Rooney doubtful for Liverpool clash with head injury: Report

Rediff.com1 Sep 2013

Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney has suffered a head injury during training and is doubtful for Sunday's Premier League clash with bitter rivals Liverpool, according to British media reports.

FA appeals against Rooney's three-match ban

FA appeals against Rooney's three-match ban

Rediff.com5 Nov 2011

The Football Association (FA) has decided to appeal against England striker Wayne Rooney's three-match ban imposed by UEFA after his sending-off in a Euro 2012 qualifier against Montenegro last month.

Rooney criticises England authorities over coronavirus response

Rooney criticises England authorities over coronavirus response

Rediff.com15 Mar 2020

The Premier League, English Football League, Women's Super League and men and women's FA Cup competitions were suspended on Friday following an emergency meeting sparked by Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta testing positive for the virus a day earlier.

Rampant Rooney and Man United trump City

Rampant Rooney and Man United trump City

Rediff.com11 Sep 2011

Manchester United stole neighbours City's thunder again on Saturday when a Wayne Rooney treble inspired a 5-0 demolition of Bolton Wanderers after their Premier League city rivals had hammered Wigan Athletic 3-0 with a hat-trick of their own.

England go home early but full of promise

England go home early but full of promise

Rediff.com11 Dec 2022

"We've once again shown the rest of the world that English football is healthy and we've got some players not only for now but for the future as well."

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.

'England Player of Year' award goes to...

'England Player of Year' award goes to...

Rediff.com6 Jan 2016

Manchester United skipper Wayne Rooney has been named England Player of the Year 2015 for the second consecutive time after becoming his country's all-time leading goal scorer.

'Next season United's focus will be on winning some silverware'

'Next season United's focus will be on winning some silverware'

Rediff.com30 May 2015

Manchester United captain Wayne Rooney believes finishing in the Premier League's top four last season was essential for the record 20-times English champions.

EPL: United ease past Bournemouth to seal fifth spot

EPL: United ease past Bournemouth to seal fifth spot

Rediff.com18 May 2016

Wayne Rooney and Marcus Rashford scored to lift Manchester United to a comfortable 3-1 win over Bournemouth on Tuesday that secured fifth place in the Premier League table.

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.

Teenager Bellingham proves his class!

Teenager Bellingham proves his class!

Rediff.com21 Nov 2022

Jude Bellingham has become one of the most sought-after signatures in football

England qualify for Euro 2016 as Rooney equals record

England qualify for Euro 2016 as Rooney equals record

Rediff.com5 Sep 2015

England qualified for Euro 2016 after crushing San Marino 6-0 on Saturday, with Wayne Rooney equalling Bobby Charlton's all-time scoring record of 49 goals for his country.

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".

Unfair to blame Van Gaal, says Rooney

Unfair to blame Van Gaal, says Rooney

Rediff.com1 Feb 2016

Manchester United captain Wayne Rooney has backed his embattled manager Louis Van Gaal, saying that his side's players are responsible for their poor form this season and not the Dutchman.

United veteran Rooney 'motivated' by Mourinho's arrival at Old Trafford

United veteran Rooney 'motivated' by Mourinho's arrival at Old Trafford

Rediff.com13 Jul 2016

Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney admits the arrival of Jose Mourinho has given him added motivation for the season ahead.

Take the Sporting Challenge!

Take the Sporting Challenge!

Rediff.com26 Apr 2020

Take Norma Godinho's quiz to find out just how much you know about sport.

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 yet to sign contract extension with Manchester United

Rooney yet to sign contract extension with Manchester United

Rediff.com16 Feb 2014

Reports that the England striker Wayne Rooney has signed a record-breaking new contract with Manchester United are premature, club sources said on Sunday.

Rooney helps United move up to second

Rooney helps United move up to second

Rediff.com15 Jan 2009

Wayne Rooney scored the winner but suffered a hamstring injury in a 1-0 victory over Wigan Athletic that moved Manchester United up to second in the Premier League on Wednesday.

We are fighting for the manager and trying to get results: Rooney

We are fighting for the manager and trying to get results: Rooney

Rediff.com25 Dec 2015

Manchester United players are right behind under-fire manager Louis Van Gaal and are determined to get their season back on track, captain Wayne Rooney said.

Rooney pleads guilty to drink-driving, gets 2-year driving ban

Rooney pleads guilty to drink-driving, gets 2-year driving ban

Rediff.com18 Sep 2017

Former England soccer captain Wayne Rooney received a two-year driving ban on Monday after pleading guilty in a British court to drink-driving

Will THIS picture land Lindegaard in trouble?

Will THIS picture land Lindegaard in trouble?

Rediff.com2 Dec 2015

West Brom's goalkeeper Anders Lindegaard took to social media to hit back at his former Manchester United teammate, Wayne Rooney.

Will Rooney be back for Everton date?

Will Rooney be back for Everton date?

Rediff.com15 Mar 2016

Manchester United captain Wayne Rooney has said he expects to make his first-team return from a knee ligament injury next month.

The scorers' list

The scorers' list

Rediff.com26 Jun 2004

Wayne Rooney of England and the Netherlands' Ruud van Nistelrooy continue to lead the goal scorers' list with four goals each at the Euro 2004 football tournament in Portugal after Friday's quarter-final between Greece and France.

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.