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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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"I think Salah's trying to vindicate himself and make himself feel better because he's had a very poor season," said Rooney.

From BBC • May 18, 2026

But Rooney says he is in two minds about whether Slot should pay the ultimate price for performances.

From BBC • May 18, 2026

Later that summer, Rooney, who had left Everton in 2004 and won five Premier League titles and the Champions League during 13 years at Manchester United, returned to Goodison Park.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

Pickford and Rooney have played a combined 550 times for Everton and 202 times for England.

From BBC • May 15, 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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