Wayne Rooney has opened up about some of the strangest and most unpleasant away day experiences he and his Manchester United team-mates faced. From freezing cold dressing rooms at Anfield to leaking toilets at Sunderland, the former England captain shared bizarre behind-the-scenes stories on his BBC podcast.
Wayne Rooney admitted that Cristiano Ronaldo's brain blew him away as the Manchester United legend hailed his former team-mate's "selfish mentality". The pair formed one of the most devastating partnerships Old Trafford has ever seen, firing United to Premier League and Champions League glory. Yet behind the scenes, differences in mindset and priorities were already bubbling.
Wayne Rooney was astounded by Cristiano Ronaldo's brilliant mind, praising his former teammate's "selfish mentality" that powered their iconic Manchester United partnership to Premier League and Champions League glory, despite underlying personal tensions
Wayne Rooney has delivered his verdict on Harry Kane, hailing him as the finest striker ever to pull on an England shirt but also warning that the Bayern Munich hitman is missing one vital ingredient. Rooney, who once held the nation’s all-time goalscoring record, believes Kane’s unmatched finishing ability makes him the definitive No. 9. Yet the former Manchester United legend also suggested that the 31-year-old lacks a certain streak of nastiness that defined Rooney’s own career.
Wayne Rooney lauds Harry Kane as England's premier No. 9 for his lethal finishing, yet reveals the Bayern ace lacks the gritty edge that defined Rooney's legendary career
Wayne Rooney has revealed the true nature of his relationship with former Manchester United team-mate Cristiano Ronaldo, claiming the pair held each other in high regard, despite their war of words in recent years. And Rooney has also shed light on his feelings over who he thinks is better: Messi or Ronaldo.
Wayne Rooney dishes on his genuine respect for ex-Man Utd teammate Cristiano Ronaldo, despite their fiery clashes. He also declares Lionel Messi superior in the ultimate football rivalry
Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney admits he would be "dead" without the love and support of wife Coleen. The ex-England international made the candid admission while talking to former team-mate Rio Ferdinand as he lifted the lid on some dark moments in his life. Although the 39-year-old has allegedly cheated on his spouse in the past, he recognises how vital she has been for him.
Manchester United icon Wayne Rooney credits wife Coleen for saving his life, declaring he'd be "dead" without her steadfast support during his bleakest battles, as revealed in a raw chat with ex-teammate Rio Ferdinand, despite his past faults
