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Wayne Rooney Hit Hard By ‘Setback’ After Birmingham City Sacking | Football News
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Wayne Rooney Hit Hard By ‘Setback’ After Birmingham City Sacking | Football News

[ad_1] Wayne Rooney said it would "take some time to get over this setback" after he was sacked as manager of Championship side Birmingham City on Tuesday following a disastrous spell in charge. The 38-year-old former Manchester United and England star was appointed in October but oversaw just two wins in 15 matches with Monday's 3-0 thumping by Leeds, their ninth defeat under him, proving the final straw. Birmingham -- who have NFL legend Tom Brady as a minority shareholder -- are embroiled in a  battle against relegation, slumping to 20th from sixth since Rooney took over. "Despite their best efforts, results have not met the expectations that were made clear at the outset," read a statement from the club. "Therefore, the board feels that a change in management is in the best interests...
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Wayne Rooney Standing Down As Coach Of MLS Club DC United | Football News
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Wayne Rooney Standing Down As Coach Of MLS Club DC United | Football News

[ad_1] Former England international Wayne Rooney is leaving his position as head coach of Major League Soccer's DC United after the team missed out on a spot in the playoffs. The club said in a statement that the decision to part ways had been "mutually agreed". "We have spoken with Wayne and agreed it is best for us to part ways at this time. This decision creates the avenue for our next General Manager to have the full opportunity to impart a new philosophy and structure onto our sporting operations, which begins with the critical identification of a Head Coach who will best align with this," said Jason Levien the club's CEO and co-chairman."We are grateful to Wayne Rooney for all he has done for our club and for soccer in the Nation's Capital, first as a DC United player and captain a...
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Gareth Southgate Hails Harry Kane’s ‘Strength’ After Breaking England Goal Record | Football News
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Gareth Southgate Hails Harry Kane’s ‘Strength’ After Breaking England Goal Record | Football News

[ad_1] Gareth Southgate praised Harry Kane's mental strength after he broke England's all-time goal record with the crucial strike in Thursday's 2-1 Euro 2024 qualifier win over Italy. Captain Kane stroked home his 54th international goal from the penalty spot to move ahead of Wayne Rooney and help England to a Group C win in Naples over the European champions. The 29-year-old had been level with Rooney after missing a penalty in England's quarter-final defeat by France at the World Cup in December."To break the record in the manner he did given the recent history was an indication of his strength of character. I couldn't be happier for him," Southgate told reporters."To do it as quick as he has as well, he still has a lot of his career to go, is an incredible achievement."The players ga...
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Wayne Rooney Picks Argentina Over France In World Cup Final, Gives Reasons: Report | Football News
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Wayne Rooney Picks Argentina Over France In World Cup Final, Gives Reasons: Report | Football News

[ad_1] Wayne Rooney feels Argentina will beat France in the FIFA World Cup final on Sunday.© AFPFormer England captain Wayne Rooney feels Argentina will beat France in the FIFA World Cup final, which will be played at the Lusail Stadium in Qatar later on Sunday. Argentina eye a third World Cup triumph when they take on the defending champions France, who could become the first team to retain the title since Brazil (1958 and 1962). Rooney believes that the working-class nature of the current crop of players is what separates this Argentina team from the previous ones. Rooney also suggested that the players are ready to give everything for their captain Lionel Messi, who could be playing his last game later on Sunday for La Albiceleste."They are almost a working-class team, in the sense th...
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Harry Kane Equals Wayne Rooney’s All-Time England Goalscoring Record With Strike Against France | Football News
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Harry Kane Equals Wayne Rooney’s All-Time England Goalscoring Record With Strike Against France | Football News

[ad_1] FIFA World Cup: England captain Harry Kane reacts after scoring against France© AFPHarry Kane became England's joint all-time leading goalscorer on Saturday, striking for the 53rd time against France in the World Cup quarter-finals to join Wayne Rooney at the top of the charts. The captain, playing his 80th international, scored England's equaliser early in the second half at the Al Bayt Stadium in Qatar to pull level with former Manchester United forward Rooney. The Tottenham forward scored his first senior international goal just seconds into his debut as a Wembley substitute against Lithuania in March 2015.The 29-year-old was named as Gareth Southgate's skipper ahead of the 2018 World Cup and led the team to the semi-finals, bagging the Golden Boot with six goals in Russia.He s...
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“How He Attacked The Club…”: Wayne Rooney On Cristiano Ronaldo, Manchester United Parting Ways | Football News
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“How He Attacked The Club…”: Wayne Rooney On Cristiano Ronaldo, Manchester United Parting Ways | Football News

[ad_1] Cristiano Ronaldo's Manchester United reunion was trumpeted as the return of Old Trafford's prodigal son, but it ended on Tuesday in a divorce precipitated by his stinging tirade against the club. Two days ahead of Portugal's opening game at the World Cup, United said they were severing ties immediately with a player who was once the hottest property in football. The Portugal forward told Piers Morgan on TalkTV last week that he felt "betrayed" by the Premier League club and had no respect for manager Erik ten Hag.He also hit out at the club's US owners, the Glazer family, stating they care far more about the money-making potential of United than results on the pitch. The 37-year-old even fired a broadside against former teammates Gary Neville and Wayne Rooney, saying "they are no...
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Wayne Rooney Snubs Cristiano Ronaldo As He Answers ‘Play, Bench, Drop’ World Cup Question | Football News
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Wayne Rooney Snubs Cristiano Ronaldo As He Answers ‘Play, Bench, Drop’ World Cup Question | Football News

[ad_1] File photo of Wayne Rooney and Cristiano Ronaldo© AFPFormer England and Manchester United star Wayne Rooney said he would bench Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo if he were managing the trio of Ronaldo, Lionel Messi and Harry Kane. Before the FIFA World Cup opener between Qatar and Ecuador, Rooney was asked to start one player, bench one player and drop one player and his choices were Argentine superstar Messi, Portugal maverick Ronaldo and England captain Harry Kane.To this question, Rooney said that he would start with Messi, bench Harry Kane and drop Cristiano Ronaldo. These choices prompted the anchor to tell Rooney, that "someone is definitely got going to get a Christmas card.""That's a tough one... I'd have to start Messi, I'd bench Kane and leave Ronaldo out. He's not pla...
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“Age Comes To All Of Us”: Wayne Rooney On Cristiano Ronaldo’s Criticism Of Him | Football News
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“Age Comes To All Of Us”: Wayne Rooney On Cristiano Ronaldo’s Criticism Of Him | Football News

[ad_1] Manchester United star Cristiano Ronaldo has been grabbing headlines after he gave an explosive interview to British journalist Piers Morgan, where he criticised the club owners, manager Erik ten Hag and was also critical of how he has been treated off late. It is no secret that Ronaldo wants to leave the club, and he has very rarely started in Premier League matches this season. Former Red Devils star Wayne Rooney had criticised Ronaldo at first, over his form and attitude, even suggesting that he should be sold.Ronaldo hit back at Rooney, saying he does not understand why the former England star needs to say these things. He also hinted that Rooney might be a little jealous of him.Now, speaking to CNN, Rooney has reacted to the interview given by Ronaldo."He's a fantastic player...
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Figo, Rooney Among All-star Experts Panel For FIFA World Cup 2022 | Football News
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Figo, Rooney Among All-star Experts Panel For FIFA World Cup 2022 | Football News

[ad_1] The FIFA World Cup 2022 is all set become a fantastic viewing experience for the Indian football fans as an impressive roster of former players analyse the tournament. For the first time ever, Indian viewers will revel in the expertise of legends who have created extraordinary memories in the hearts of football fans with the ball at their feet. The list includes the likes of Wayne Rooney, Luis Figo, Robert Pires, Sol Campbell, and Gilberto Silva.Rooney, one of the most prolific strikers to have ever played the game and England's all-time top goal-scorer, will be joined by Portuguese legend and Ballon d'Or winner Luis Figo, who led his country to the semifinals in 2006, their best finish at a FIFA World Cup since 1966.'The Invincibles' teammates Sol Campbell, Robert Pires and Gilbe...
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“He Finished His Career…”: Cristiano Ronaldo Reacts To Wayne Rooney Criticism | Football News
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“He Finished His Career…”: Cristiano Ronaldo Reacts To Wayne Rooney Criticism | Football News

[ad_1] File photo of Cristiano Ronaldo and Wayne Rooney© AFPIn an all-explosive interview to journalist Piers Morgan, Manchester United star Cristiano Ronaldo opened up on the state of affairs at the club and how his stay has become turbulent off late. He went on claim that the higher management of the club wants him out, and how he has no respect for the current manager Erik ten Hag. He also went on say that the Red Devils have made no progress after Sir Alex Ferguson stepped down from the manager's role.Earlier this year, former United star Wayne Rooney had criticised Ronaldo and urged him "to get his head down and work and be ready to play."Ronaldo has not taken the criticism well, and he struck back at Rooney, saying he does not understand why the former England star criticises him s...
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