Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney has revealed three regulars following Sir Alex Ferguson’s departure ‘weren’t the same’ quality he was used to at the club. Ferguson retired as United manager in 2013 after 26 years of success in the Old Trafford dugout. He stepped away having won the Premier League title and told supporters to ‘stand by’ David … Read more
He might have played with Cristiano Ronaldo for six years during his time at Old Trafford but former Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney thinks that Lionel Messi is the better player. Back in 2016, Rooney was answering a series of questions at Old Trafford and one of the biggest debates in world football popped up – Ronaldo or Lionel Messi? … Read more
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has revealed that he helped teach Cristiano Ronaldo and Wayne Rooney some of their most clinical finishing techniques. When the Manchester United manager was interviewed by the club website, he spoke of the impact he had on players around him despite his injury problems towards the end of his career. Credit: … Read more
According to some leaks on social media, at least five new Icons could be coming to FIFA 22 with some huge names on show. In the last few years, new Icons have been added to the game – such as David Beckham arriving in a shock Christmas update – and with FIFA 21 seemingly getting stale, fans are … Read more
Wayne Rooney believes that Didier Deschamps‘ France are the “clear favourites” to win Euro 2020 this summer ahead of England, Portugal and Belgium. The 35-year-old Derby County manager made a real impact early in his Three Lions career when he burst onto the scene at Euro 2004. Rooney, who was named as one of the best strikers in … Read more
Portugal superstar Cristiano Ronaldo has been named as the best striker in the history of the European Championship ahead of Dutch legend Marco van Basten. The 36-year-old Juventus forward is Portugal’s most capped player and all-time record scorer. Ronaldo missed out on silverware early in his Portugal career after his side lost 1-0 to Greece in the final … Read more
Arsenal icon Thierry Henry has been named as the Premier League’s best striker of all time ahead of fellow legend Alan Shearer. The 43-year-old Frenchman enjoyed a prolific playing career in Europe and is widely regarded as one of the finest strikers in the history of the sport. Henry, who was the first inductee in the Premier League … Read more
Ruud van Nistelrooy has been named as Manchester United’s best striker of the Premier League era ahead of Robin van Persie and Wayne Rooney. The 44-year-old legendary Dutchman arrived at Old Trafford in 2001 after United splashed out a then-British record transfer fee of £19m. Sir Alex Ferguson’s desire to land Van Nistelrooy from Dutch side PSV Eindhoven … Read more
Cristiano Ronaldo produced many spectacular strikes for Manchester United – but his most extraordinary assist for the club arguably isn’t talked about enough. Ronaldo was standing when the ball was played with him, and he reacted with a single touch: a no-look, backheeled pass, which cut out the protector and moved perfectly to Wayne Rooney’s … Read more