Also known as: former Three Lions and Manchester United striker · former England international
Former Manchester United player and pundit; commentary on 2026 World Cup and English football affairs.
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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 says Manchester United should not be awarded Premier League titles if Manchester City are stripped of them for breaching financial rules. Rooney was part of the United side that finished runners-up to City in 2011-12 and said he would not feel comfortable accepting a retrospective medal, believing United did not do enough that season to win the league.
30 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Wayne Rooney says Manchester United should not be awarded Premier League titles if Manchester City are stripped of them for breaching financial rules. Rooney was part of the United side that finished runners-up to City in 2011-12 and said he would not feel comfortable accepting a retrospective medal, believing United did not do enough that season to win the league.
30 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Former Manchester United captain Roy Keane said he would throw his medals in the bin if he were a Manchester City player, following the Premier League's finding that City breached financial rules between 2009 and 2018 by funneling over £830m through sham commercial contracts. Keane argued the club's trophies, including three Premier League titles won during that period, are tainted by cheating.
29 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Wayne Rooney says Manchester United should not be awarded the 2011-12 Premier League title if Manchester City are stripped of it as punishment for breaching financial rules, as Rooney believes United did not perform well enough to win it that season.
29 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Max Dowman, 16, scored twice in Arsenal's Carabao Cup third-round victory over Ipswich Town, with goals in the seventh minute and after the break. Arsenal won 4–2 with Noni Madueke and Mikel Merino also scoring.
15 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Referees' chief Howard Webb admitted that VAR did not consider whether Enzo Fernández was offside when Erling Haaland's goal was awarded for Manchester City in Sunday's Manchester derby. Webb said he was "really disappointed" with the error made by VAR officials Matt Donohue and Blake Antrobus, who failed to identify that Fernández interfered with opponents while in an offside position.
15 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Manchester United drew 2-2 with Everton but have dropped five points from their opening three Premier League matches, conceding twice in each game. Manager Michael Carrick acknowledges positives including Benjamin Sesko's first goal and Kobbie Mainoo's impressive form, but cannot ignore the defensive struggles as the club prepares for Champions League and a Manchester City clash.
6 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes was named the Professional Footballers' Association Player of the Year after providing a Premier League-record 21 assists in the 2025-26 season alongside nine goals. Khadija Shaw of Manchester City was named Women's Player of the Year for the second time after scoring 21 goals in the Women's Super League.
27 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Manchester United suffered defeat to Hull City in their opening match, with the promoted side scoring two first-half goals to claim their first-ever top-flight win over United. Commentators including Wayne Rooney and Alan Shearer debated whether poor preparation or fitness issues contributed to United's performance.
22 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Pop stars Madonna, Shakira, Justin Bieber, and K-pop group BTS performed at the 2026 World Cup final half-time show, which lasted 27 minutes and 22 seconds—the longest in World Cup history. The performance featured fireworks and reunited Shakira with Nigerian musician Burna Boy, who had performed together at the tournament's opening ceremony.
19 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Wayne Rooney says the FA should retain Thomas Tuchel as England head coach unless Pep Guardiola becomes available, arguing there are few alternatives of comparable quality despite Tuchel's World Cup inexperience.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
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.
7 July 2026 · Joy Online →
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 →