Wayne Rooney

'Wagatha Christie': Rooney and Vardy settle on legal costs

In the final leg of the "Wagatha Christie" saga, Vardy's lawyer told a court she was willing to pay £1.2 million of Rooney's legal costs for a failed libel suit.

Rooney says Manchester United look 'lost' and 'scared'

Wayne Rooney thinks former side Manchester United look "lost" and "scared" on the pitch and that "10 to 15 players need to leave the club".

Rooney hit hard by 'setback' after Birmingham City sacking

Rooney's chequered managerial career is in stark contrast to his stellar playing days.

Birmingham City sack Rooney amid winless run

Wayne Rooney has been dismissed as the manager of Birmingham City after less than three months in the role, the second-tier Championship club said on Wednesday, after a winless run left them hovering above the relegation zone.

Rooney appointed Birmingham City manager

Former DC United coach Rooney replaces John Eustace, who was sacked on Monday with the Midlands side sixth in the standings -- 12 points behind runaway leaders Leicester City.

City will blow Real away: Rooney predicts

The two heavyweights will square in the first leg of the knockout clash at the Bernabeu Stadium on Tuesday, May 9

Wayne Rooney could debut as a boxer and face Jake Paul

Wayne Rooney's career as a football player was undoubtedly one of the most outstanding in recent times, but now, everything could change course, as the England legend could now try his luck as a boxer.

Harry Kane: England's goal king

Newly established as England's record goalscorer, Harry Kane's place in the history books was earned as much by his perseverance as his lethal finishing.

Kane breaks record as England enjoy rare win over Italy

Harry Kane became England's record international goalscorer as his side began their Euro 2024 qualifying campaign by beating reigning champions Italy 2-1 in Group C on Thursday.

January 23, 2017
January 23, 2017

Football: Mourinho understands lures of China

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho says he would have no problem seeing Wayne Rooney opt for a lucrative move to China in the final years of his career but thinks the club's all-time leading scorer still has much to offer in the Premier League.

January 17, 2017
January 17, 2017

Football: Outside pressure child's play for Zlatan Ibrahimovic

Swedish star Zlatan Ibrahmovic says the pressure on him that comes from outside is like a kindergarten compared to the pressure he places on himself every time he trains or plays for Manchester United.

January 13, 2017
January 13, 2017

Football: Zlatan delights in Man Utd climb towards top

Zlatan Ibrahimovic says Manchester United remain in the hunt for the Premier League title but will first focus on closing the gap to the top four, starting with Sunday's clash against arch rivals Liverpool at Old Trafford.

January 11, 2017
January 11, 2017

Football: Mourinho tells fans and players to step up

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho said he, his players and even the club's supporters will need to raise their game when arch rivals Liverpool visit Old Trafford this weekend.

January 9, 2017
January 9, 2017

Football: Man Utd, Liverpool eye League Cup final showdown

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho has pledged to bring out the heavy artillery for Tuesday's League Cup semi-final first leg at home to Premier League basement club Hull City.

January 8, 2017
January 8, 2017

Rooney proud to reach landmark

Manchester United captain Wayne Rooney spoke of his pride after equalling the great Bobby Charlton's club scoring record on Saturday with his 249th United goal.

January 1, 2017
January 1, 2017

Football: Jose Mourinho salutes Old Trafford faithful

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho saluted the Old Trafford crowd and said they swept his side to a dramatic 2-1 victory over Middlesbrough.

December 25, 2016
December 25, 2016

Football: Man Utd upturn leaves Mourinho feeling at home

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho says he has started to feel "really at home" at Old Trafford and believes foundations are in place to bring success back to the club.

December 23, 2016
December 23, 2016

Football: Hodgson feels Rooney still has role to play for England

Wayne Rooney still has an important role to play in manager Gareth Southgate's England squad, former national manager Roy Hodgson has said after the striker's leadership was recently called into question.

December 5, 2016
December 5, 2016

Football: Tetchy Mourinho adamant United are not getting any luck

Not for the first time this season, Jose Mourinho was left in a wretched mood after watching his Manchester United side control a Premier League match only to end up missing out on victory on Sunday.