Wayne Rooney

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.

Kane breaks England all-time goal record

Harry Kane broke England's all-time goalscoring record with his 54th international goal in Thursday's Euro 24 qualifying opener against Italy.

Dream houses: 5 most beautiful houses of footballers

We know that football players work extraordinarily hard to reach the heights of success and the payment they receive for it often makes us feel extraordinarily poor. Not only do we swoon over their lifestyle, some footballers’ tastes, as reflected in their homes, have left us speechless more than once. So, here are 5 most beautiful houses of footballers that make us wish we could live there:

August 22, 2017
August 22, 2017

Rooney's 200th in Man City draw

Raheem Sterling scores an 82nd-minute equaliser as 10-man Manchester City rescue a 1-1 draw against Everton in their opening Premier League home game on Monday.

April 28, 2017
April 28, 2017

Wayne Rooney hopeful of future despite poor season

Manchester United captain Wayne Rooney is confident he can play on at the highest level for another two to three years despite spending a significant part of the current campaign either on the bench or out injured.

March 17, 2017
March 17, 2017

Manager Southgate cannot promise Rooney's England return

Wayne Rooney faces a battle to get back into the England squad due to his lack of playing time at Manchester United, with a number of in-form players currently ahead of him in the pecking order, manager Gareth Southgate has said.

February 23, 2017
February 23, 2017

Football: Rooney's agent in China for transfer talks

Wayne Rooney's agent Paul Stretford held talks in China on Thursday amid mounting speculation over the Manchester United captain's future, British media said.

February 6, 2017
February 6, 2017

Football: United extend long unbeaten run with 3-0 Leicester win

Manchester United continued their push for a top-four finish with a comfortable 3-0 victory at champions Leicester City on Sunday, extending their unbeaten Premier League run to 15 games.

January 30, 2017
January 30, 2017

Football: Mourinho cries foul over fixture pile-up again

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho complained about the lack of help being afforded his team by the football authorities as he attempts to win silverware on four fronts over the final four months of the season.

January 29, 2017
January 29, 2017

Rooney wants to go into management

Manchester United forward Wayne Rooney has revealed he wants to go into management when he hangs up his boots.

January 27, 2017
January 27, 2017

Football: Manchester United edge past spirited Hull to reach League Cup final

Manchester United reached the League Cup final but were made to sweat as Hull City won the second leg of their last-four encounter 2-1 on Thursday to come within one goal of forcing extra time.

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.