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:

July 20, 2016
July 20, 2016

Rooney, de Gea return for MU tour

David de Gea and Wayne Rooney will return for Manchester United's tour of China, with a total of seven players being called up by Jose Mourinho after international duty this summer.

June 29, 2016
June 29, 2016

England's 'brittle' football psyche exposed again

In attempting to unpick England's Euro 2016 humiliation by Iceland, captain Wayne Rooney and outgoing manager Roy Hodgson touch upon a common theme: mental readiness.

June 27, 2016
June 27, 2016

England's Hodgson dismisses report of Rooney-Vardy rift

England manager Roy Hodgson dismisses "salacious" suggestions of a possible rift between forwards Wayne Rooney and Jamie Vardy and says the team are fully focussed on the Euro 2016 round of 16 match against Iceland later on Monday.

June 21, 2016
June 21, 2016

England go through despite goalless draw

England secure their place in the last 16 of Euro 2016 but lose their status as Group B winners after being held to a goalless draw by Slovakia

June 20, 2016
June 20, 2016

England, Wales set sights on last 16

England and Wales will aim to cement their places in the knockout phase of Euro 2016 on Monday as all four Group B sides remain in with a realistic chance of reaching the last 16.

June 13, 2016
June 13, 2016

Roy Hodgson & Wayne Rooney urge fans to avoid trouble

England manager Roy Hodgson and captain Wayne Rooney appeal directly to fans to "stay out of trouble" after repeated violence mar the start of Euro 2016.

June 3, 2016
June 3, 2016

Hodgson defends England's toiling trio

England manager Roy Hodgson is forced to defend his tactics after his side narrowly edge 10-man Portugal 1-0 in their final warm-up game prior to Euro 2016.

May 18, 2016
May 18, 2016

Rooney happy to find new role with Man Utd

Wayne Rooney insists he is willing to permanently give up his role as the spearhead of Manchester United's forward line to move into a midfield berth.

May 18, 2016
May 18, 2016

Man U sign off with win

Manchester United secure fifth position in the English Premier League after goals from Wayne Rooney and Marcus Rashford.

January 15, 2016
January 15, 2016

Man United to renew bitter Premier League rivalry with Liverpool

Wayne Rooney plans to send Jurgen Klopp into another frustrated touchline frenzy by ruining the Liverpool manager's first taste of his club's bitter rivalry with Manchester United