Also known as: former Three Lions and Manchester United striker · former England international
Former Manchester United player who provides football commentary and analysis on Ghanaian news coverage of World Cup and Premier League matches.
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Wayne Rooney believes Jude Bellingham’s performance against Mexico was reminiscent of heroic Champions League displays from Steven Gerrard and Roy Keane. …
Shades of Keane and Gerrard in Bellingham display – RooneyDaily Guide
Carlos Queiroz Former England striker, Wayne Rooney, has praised Ghana coach, Carlos Queiroz, for his tactical discipline after the Black Stars frustrated England in a goalless Group L draw at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. …
Rooney Hails Queiroz’s Tactical MasterclassJoy Online
… The BBC pundits watching the game were largely in agreement that Konsa and England were fortunate not to have been punished. “I think that’s a penalty,” former Three Lions and Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney said on BBC One. …
World Cup: Should Ghana have been awarded a penalty against England?Joy Online
… Wayne Rooney was highly complimentary of the teenager – the comparisons to Lionel Messi were inevitable. …
Lamine Yamal shows why this could be his World CupJoy Online
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola is the Sir Alex Ferguson of his generation, says former England captain Wayne Rooney. …
Guardiola is Ferguson of his generation – RooneyJoy Online
Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah has been “selfish” and should be dropped from the squad for the Reds’ final match of the season against Brentford at Anfield, says former Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney. …
Selfish Salah should be dropped from Anfield finale – RooneyJoy Online
… Former Liverpool full-back Stephen Warnock added that VAR is the “worst thing that has been introduced to the game”, while ex-England and Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney has said football’s emotion is being drained by technology. …
Maddison says referees are petrified of decisionsDaily Guide
… Former Manchester United F.C. striker Wayne Rooney defended the VAR decision, insisting the goal was correctly disallowed. …
West Ham Seeks Explanation On Disallowed Goal Against ArsenalJoy Online
… Fernandes is the first United player to win the FWA men’s award since Wayne Rooney in 2010.
Man Utd’s Bruno Fernandes wins Football Writers’ men’s awardJoy Online
… Despite his recent form, former Manchester United and England captain Wayne Rooney says Foden has to “play every game” for City. …
Foden reaches agreement over new Man City dealWayne Rooney compared Jude Bellingham's two-goal performance in England's 3-2 World Cup victory over Mexico to Steven Gerrard's Champions League final heroics and Roy Keane's inspired display against Juventus, saying Bellingham "dragged" the team through with his timing, desire, and work rate.
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Wayne Rooney compared Jude Bellingham's two-goal performance in England's 3-2 World Cup victory over Mexico to Steven Gerrard's Champions League final heroics and Roy Keane's inspired display against Juventus, saying Bellingham "dragged" the team through with his timing, desire, and work rate.
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Wayne Rooney commended Ghana coach Carlos Queiroz for his tactical discipline after the Black Stars held England to a goalless draw in a 2026 World Cup group match at Boston Stadium, with England dominating possession at 79 per cent but unable to break down Ghana's organised defence.
25 June 2026 · Daily Guide →
During a goalless draw between England and Ghana, Prince Adu went down after Ezri Konsa appeared to bring him down in the box, but no penalty was awarded. BBC pundits including Wayne Rooney and Micah Richards suggested the incident could have been given as a penalty on another day, though the VAR did not intervene.
23 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The 18-year-old Lamine Yamal started Spain's match against Saudi Arabia after being limited to 19 minutes in their previous goalless draw with Cape Verde, and was central to Spain's dominant 4-0 performance. His impact lifted the atmosphere and transformed the first half with confident play that impressed former team-mate Cesar Azpilicueta.
21 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Wayne Rooney has compared Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola to Sir Alex Ferguson, calling Guardiola "certainly the best by a long way" of his generation, though noting Ferguson's 26-year tenure at Manchester United remains unmatched.
19 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Wayne Rooney has called Mohamed Salah "selfish" and said he should be dropped from Liverpool's final match against Brentford, criticizing Salah's public comments about the club needing to return to "heavy metal attacking football" as a dig at manager Arne Slot.
18 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Tottenham midfielder James Maddison has suggested referees are "petrified" to make decisions because of video assistant referee after being denied a stoppage-time penalty against Leeds on Monday, with the match finishing 1-1.
12 May 2026 · Joy Online →
West Ham United plan to contact the Professional Game Match Officials Limited after a VAR review led referee Chris Kavanagh to disallow Callum Wilson's late equaliser against Arsenal, with the club seeking clarification and access to audio conversations from the review process. Arsenal won the match 1-0, extending their lead at the top of the table to five points above Manchester City, while West Ham remain in the relegation zone.
12 May 2026 · Daily Guide →
Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes has won the Football Writers' Association's men's Footballer of the Year award after scoring eight goals and providing 20 assists in 34 games across all competitions this season. Fernandes is the first United player to win the FWA men's award since Wayne Rooney in 2010.
8 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Phil Foden has reached an agreement in principle on a new four-year deal at Manchester City that will keep him at the club until 2030, with an option for another year, replacing his contract due to expire next summer.
5 May 2026 · Joy Online →