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Rooney says handling of Premier League pay row ‘a disgrace’

London, United Kingdom | AFP |  Wayne Rooney has criticised the UK government and the Premier League for placing footballers in a “no-win situation” over proposed pay cuts after players were urged to make sacrifices during the coronavirus crisis. The former England captain, now playing with Championship side Derby, penned an …

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Rooney urges Man Utd fans to be patient

London, United Kingdom | AFP | Wayne Rooney has urged Manchester United fans to be patient, saying it could take “two or three years” before they return to the top of the game. Rooney, United’s record scorer with 253 goals, is set to face his old club in the FA Cup …

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Derby reap rewards as Rooney signs on as player/coach

London, United Kingdom | AFP | Former England captain Wayne Rooney is to leave Washington-based DC United after agreeing a deal to become player-coach of  Championship side Derby County, the clubs announced on Tuesday. The 33-year-old — the record goalscorer for both his country and Manchester United — signed an initial …

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