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Rooney

British  
/ ˈruːnɪ /

noun

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

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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With Xabi Alonso taking the reins in July as their new manager, Rooney believes Chelsea will become a major force.

From BBC • May 25, 2026

"I think the Maguire one was the big one for me, which was bit of shock," Rooney said on the Wayne Rooney Podcast.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

Rooney also expressed his delight at Tuchel's decision to bring Al-Ahli forward Ivan Toney in from the international wilderness.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

In comparison, Kane had 46 caps by that stage - while Wayne Rooney had 78.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

At any rate, he’d got the personal invitation, and there had also been invitations—relayed through Henry—for Cloke’s friends Rooney Wynne and Bram Guernsey.

From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt

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