Rooney

British

/ ˈruːnɪ /

noun

Wayne . born 1985, English footballer; he played for Everton (2002–2004) and plays for Manchester United (from 2004) and England (from 2003)

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Former England captain Wayne Rooney says Manchester City "will have the edge" psychologically in the Premier League title race.

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026

Rooney added Mikel Arteta's side must "be tough to break down, make sure there's no gaps between the lines and try to hit them on the break".

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026

Wayne Rooney was here, one of the best players to ever play for this club, and he got so much pelters at times when he wasn't doing too well.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

Adopted by the National Football League in 2003 to address the lack of people of color in top coaching positions, the Rooney Rule requires franchises to interview at least one minority candidate.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

“Dad would have loved this,” Rooney said, scraping the last of the rich, creamy pudding from the bowl with her finger.

From "Nine, Ten: A September 11 Story" by Nora Raleigh Baskin

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