Amid hostile jeers from Irish supporters, Jack Grealish showed why he is considered one of England's rising football stars in a match against the Republic of Ireland. The 2-0 victory was a defining moment for Grealish, who had previously been at the center of controversy for choosing to play for England instead of Ireland. Despite the feisty reception, Grealish put on an impressive performance and even celebrated his goal with a pointed gesture towards the crowd. This match served as a reminder of the remarkable journey Grealish has had in his career, from being persuaded by Wayne Rooney to represent England to becoming a £100 million signing for Manchester City.
At Old Trafford, Manchester United legends took on Celtic's legends in a charity match, with one of the highlights being Wayne Rooney's return to the pitch. The former Man Utd star, who is now a manager, showed his skills with a well-placed free-kick that left fans in awe. His appearance also sparked nostalgia for many, who couldn't believe how much time had passed since his days as a player at the club. Despite some funny comments about his age, the majority of fans were thrilled to see Rooney in action once again.
After seven years, Wayne Rooney is back at Old Trafford for a legends match between Manchester United and Celtic, all in aid of the MU Foundation. He is joined by former United greats such as Paul Scholes, Michael Carrick, and Dimitar Berbatov. Bryan Robson is in charge of the Red Devils, assisted by Andy Cole and Dennis Irwin, while Celtic is managed by Paul Lambert and features heroic players like Artur Boruc and Stiliyan Petrov. Keep up with the live score updates as Mirror Football brings you the action from Old Trafford.
Former England manager Sven-Goran Eriksson has been the talk of the football world after his candid admission about his battle with cancer in a new documentary. In an emotional interview, the 73-year-old, who was told he had a year to live in January, reflected on his career and encouraged others to "smile" and not feel sorry for him. Tributes have been pouring in for Eriksson, with former England captain Wayne Rooney among those expressing their admiration for the Swedish coach.
The Workplace Relations Commission (WRC) has ordered X, formerly known as Twitter, to pay a record sum of GBP 5,50,000 to a former senior staff for unfair dismissal. The employee, Gary Rooney, failed to tick a box agreeing to new pay and conditions in an email sent by Elon Musk after his acquisition of the micro-blogging platform. This is another setback for Musk following his controversial interview with former US President Donald Trump.
19-year-old Turkish forward Arda Guler has been a standout player at Euro 2024, solidifying his place among Europe's elite with a goal and assist in Turkey's 2-1 victory over Austria in the quarter-finals. Guler joins an exclusive club of only three teenagers to score and assist in the same European Championship, joining the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo and Wayne Rooney. After a strong season with Real Madrid, Guler is expected to be a key player for the team in the upcoming campaign.
The Kenya National U-23 team, also known as Emerging Stars, showed off their skills and potential in a dominating 2-0 win against Zambia at the COSAFA Cup tournament. This match also showcased the young team's ability to adapt to a new tactical formation, which has been a goal for the senior team for quite some time. Captain Rooney Onyango and the rest of the squad proved that they can handle the pressure and produced a professional display that is sure to make the seniors proud. Here are six key takeaways from their impressive victory.
The highly anticipated Euro 2024 tournament is set to begin on June 14 and the BBC is ready to provide extensive coverage for fans. With 27 matches televised live, 51 matches with commentary on BBC Radio 5 Live, and live streaming on BBC iPlayer and the BBC Sport website and app, viewers won't miss a moment of the action. Renowned presenters and commentators such as Gary Lineker, Gabby Logan, and Alan Shearer will provide expert analysis from the studio in Berlin and all 10 host cities in Germany. Former players including Wayne Rooney, Rio Ferdinand, and Cesc Fabregas will also join the team as co-hosts and analysts, making the BBC the ultimate destination for Euro 2024 coverage.
In a crucial win for Manchester United against Newcastle United, Sofyan Amrabat made a 'very good' performance according to manager Erik ten Hag. Although he had a close call in the first-half with a potential penalty, the defensive midfielder proved crucial in United's pressing and counter-pressing. However, there was controversy surrounding a missed penalty call on Amrabat, with United legend Wayne Rooney stating that Newcastle was 'very unfortunate'.
Arsenal legend Ian Wright has conceded that Manchester City are now the favourites to win the Premier League title after both Arsenal and Liverpool suffered defeats on Sunday. Jurgen Klopp's side were surprisingly beaten by Crystal Palace, while Aston Villa left the Emirates with a 2-0 victory. This puts City on top of the table with six matches remaining, and Wright believes that they have the ability to navigate and win the title from this point on. Meanwhile, Martin Keown has urged Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta to start out-of-favour star against Tottenham in their upcoming match.