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The scorers' list

The scorers' list

Rediff.com27 Jun 2004

Wayne Rooney of England and the Netherlands' Ruud van Nistelrooy continue to lead the goal scorers' list with four goals each.

Rooney, Nistelrooy on top

Rooney, Nistelrooy on top

Rediff.com24 Jun 2004

The scorers' list after the conclusion of the group league stage at the Euro 2004 football championship.

Rooney announces international retirement

Rooney announces international retirement

Rediff.com23 Aug 2017

The 31-year-old leaves as England's top goalscorer with 53 goals and most-capped outfield player with 119 appearances.

Defoe flying out as Rooney cover

Defoe flying out as Rooney cover

Rediff.com5 Jun 2006

However, manager Sven-Goran Eriksson is defiantly optimistic Wayne Rooney can recover in time to play some part in the finals.

Defoe flying out as Rooney cover

Defoe flying out as Rooney cover

Rediff.com4 Jun 2006

Ferguson hits back at Rooney critics

Ferguson hits back at Rooney critics

Rediff.com14 Oct 2006

Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson believes it is only a matter of time before the striker emerges from his slump.

Manchester United sign Rooney

Manchester United sign Rooney

Rediff.com31 Aug 2004

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

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.

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.

United and Chelsea draw as Rooney saga bubbles on

United and Chelsea draw as Rooney saga bubbles on

Rediff.com27 Aug 2013

Manchester United and Chelsea drew 0-0 in the Premier League on Monday as the action in the season's first big match failed to match the intrigue of the Wayne Rooney transfer saga that swirled throughout.

Everton reject Rooney bids

Everton reject Rooney bids

Rediff.com26 Aug 2004

The club said it has rejected bids for the England striker from Premier League rivals Manchester United and Newcastle United.

Giroud puts France within striking distance of WC trophy

Giroud puts France within striking distance of WC trophy

Rediff.com11 Dec 2022

"It feels like a missed chance because I felt the performances were really good and the focus and the hunger was good every single day," said England midfielder Jordan Henderson.

PHOTOS: France go past England into the semi-finals

PHOTOS: France go past England into the semi-finals

Rediff.com11 Dec 2022

If this sporting clash was, as English essayist, novelist and journalist George Orwell said, "war minus the shooting" both sets of players were more than ready, and set about each other with little restraint.

Euro 2016: England suffer embarrassing exit vs superb Iceland

Euro 2016: England suffer embarrassing exit vs superb Iceland

Rediff.com28 Jun 2016

Iceland pulled off one of the greatest shocks in European Championship history when they recovered to beat England 2-1 in their last 16 clash on Monday and will now face hosts France in the quarter-finals. England got off to a dream start when Raheem Sterling was brought down by goalkeeper Hannes Halldorsson and Wayne Rooney confidently thumped home the penalty in the fourth minute.

Newcastle's bid for Rooney rejected

Newcastle's bid for Rooney rejected

Rediff.com24 Aug 2004

Everton have rejected a 20 million pound ($36.3 million) bid from Newcastle United for England striker Wayne Rooney, the Premier League club said on Monday.

Everton says no Rooney bid from Man U

Everton says no Rooney bid from Man U

Rediff.com8 Jul 2004

The England striker's transfer value soared to 50 million pounds following his Euro 2004 performances.

Coleen Rooney turns to fruit juice to lose weight

Coleen Rooney turns to fruit juice to lose weight

Rediff.com26 Jun 2013

The wife of Manchester United star Wayne Rooney -- Coleen -- has shed oodles of weight in quick time after welcoming her second son into the world.

EPL: Rooney sorry for red card incident against West Ham

EPL: Rooney sorry for red card incident against West Ham

Rediff.com29 Sep 2014

Manchester United captain Wayne Rooney has apologised to his team mates after being sent off against West Ham United during Saturday's Premier League match following a rash challenge on Stewart Downing.

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.

Flashback 2022: Malaika-Arjun's 'M' Word

Flashback 2022: Malaika-Arjun's 'M' Word

Rediff.com30 Dec 2022

As the curtain come down on 2022, Roshmila Bhattacharya flashbacks to some of the year's news-makers and events.

Rooney to quit internationals after 2018 World Cup

Rooney to quit internationals after 2018 World Cup

Rediff.com30 Aug 2016

Wayne Rooney will end his England career after the 2018 World Cup in Russia, the striker said on Tuesday.

Why football has been unfair to Spain...

Why football has been unfair to Spain...

Rediff.com16 Nov 2018

Spain coach Luis Enrique said football had been unfair to his side after Thursday's dramatic 3-2 defeat in Croatia left them in danger of failing to reach the UEFA Nations League finals.

Gangsters threaten to cripple England football ace

Gangsters threaten to cripple England football ace

Rediff.com6 Jul 2003

Two gangs warned they could cripple 17-year-old Wayne Rooney and kill his agent.

I have not justified my price tag: Memphis Depay

I have not justified my price tag: Memphis Depay

Rediff.com24 Feb 2016

Manchester United winger Memphis Depay has said he has not lived up to expectations since his big-money transfer from Dutch side PSV Eindhoven, but is working hard to improve. Memphis joined United in June for a reported 25 million pounds ($35 million) after finishing the previous campaign as the Dutch league's top scorer with 22 goals, but has struggled to settle in England. The 22-year-old, described by manager Louis van Gaal as having the "potential to become a great footballer", has scored six goals in all competitions for United and two in the Premier League all season. "I haven't yet lived up to everything people expected of me," Memphis told British media.

Striker Rooney targets Bobby Charlton's scoring record

Striker Rooney targets Bobby Charlton's scoring record

Rediff.com21 Jul 2015

Wayne Rooney has set himself a target of 20 goals this season, which would break Bobby Charlton's long-standing record as Manchester United's highest scorer of all time.

Rooney reveals he's a poet, his 'transfer request' and more...

Rooney reveals he's a poet, his 'transfer request' and more...

Rediff.com29 Sep 2015

England captain Wayne Rooney has opened up about his clashes with Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson, how having children calmed him down and why he should not have gone to the 2006 World Cup for a new BBC television film.

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.

'United have momentum, confident ahead of Manchester derby'

'United have momentum, confident ahead of Manchester derby'

Rediff.com29 Aug 2016

Manchester United's unbeaten start to the Premier League has helped the club build momentum before the derby clash against ManchesterCity, striker Wayne Rooney has said.

Euro qualifiers: Ronaldo makes history; Kane becomes England's top scorer

Euro qualifiers: Ronaldo makes history; Kane becomes England's top scorer

Rediff.com24 Mar 2023

Cristiano Ronaldo tucked away a penalty and slammed home a free kick as he set a new record for the most international caps

Will United striker Rooney sign up for American Major League Soccer?

Will United striker Rooney sign up for American Major League Soccer?

Rediff.com24 Aug 2016

Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney would be a "great signing" for Major League Soccer, Portland Timbers owner Merritt Paulson said, adding that the 30-year-old still has plenty to offer.

Rooney conundrum is Mourinho's biggest headache

Rooney conundrum is Mourinho's biggest headache

Rediff.com19 Sep 2016

Of all the managerial dilemmas facing Manchester United's Jose Mourinho after three success defeats, the future of his captain Wayne Rooney is by far the most pressing. The England captain, deployed in a central midfield role this season, has been a peripheral figure in a team struggling to gel and his lacklustre performance in the 3-1 defeat at Watford on Sunday led to widespread calls for him to be dropped. Rooney mustered one shot, did not play a single through ball and created only two chances for team mates with the nine corners and free kicks he took.

Aussie 'Love Triangle' creates ripples at C'wealth Games

Aussie 'Love Triangle' creates ripples at C'wealth Games

Rediff.com2 Aug 2022

Australian swimmers have swept the podium, broken world records, set milestones and won a mountain of medals at the Commonwealth Games pool but all anyone wants to talk about is a supposed 'love triangle' with golden girl Emma McKeon at the centre.

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.

10 BEST Sports Photos of the Week!

10 BEST Sports Photos of the Week!

Rediff.com27 May 2014

From Cristiano Ronaldo's awesome Champions League goal to Wayne Rooney spending quiet time with his son, Rediff.com has it all snapped right here...

'Manchester United can win the Premier League title this year'

'Manchester United can win the Premier League title this year'

Rediff.com16 Dec 2014

Manchester United can challenge for the league title after recovering from their worst start to a Premier League season and rediscovering the art of winning ugly, according to their captain Wayne Rooney.

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 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.

'Perfect Rooney deserves more respect'

'Perfect Rooney deserves more respect'

Rediff.com25 Nov 2016

Striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic has leapt to the defence of club mate Wayne Rooney, saying the Manchester United captain is a "perfect" player who does not get enough respect in England.