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Rooney climbs down on Van Dijk criticism but still questions Liverpool captain’s form

Virgil van Dijk would expect some abuse from Manchester United figures, but Wayne Rooney’s latest admission after their on-air confrontation shows even old rivals know when to take a step back.

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'I’d be concerned' – Wayne Rooney claims senior Chelsea stars should question Maresca over one issue

Premier League legend Wayne Rooney believes senior players at Chelsea should question Enzo Maresca’s rotation policy. Chelsea have made 85 changes to their starting line-up this season, more than any other club in the Premier League.

Soccer News / To The Lane And Back / November 6

'It’s a massive game'- Wayne Rooney believes upcoming PL clash against Manchester United is a big game for Tottenham

Tottenham extended their unbeaten run in the Champions League with a dominant 4-0 victory over FC Copenhagen on Tuesday night. The Lilywhites set the tone from the first whistle, playing aggressive, front-foot football throughout.

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / November 5

Wayne Rooney has one big regret from Van Dijk comments as Arne Slot piles on with brutal dig

Wayne Rooney must’ve wished he could be anywhere except at Anfield on Tuesday night! The ex-Everton and Manchester United striker prompted a war of words

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / November 4

'I think it’s brilliant' – Rio Ferdinand praises Van Dijk over ‘prickly’ reply to Rooney criticism

Rio Ferdinand has praised Virgil van Dijk for publicly calling out Wayne Rooney after the latter questioned the Liverpool captain’s leadership this season.

Soccer News / To The Lane And Back / November 3

More than pride at stake in Tottenham Hotspur vs Manchester United; Wayne Rooney weighs in

Tottenham Hotspur are in a bit of pickle at the moment, winning just once in their last five games. They were abject in the 1-0 loss to London rivals Chelsea at home on Saturday– a result that saw the north Londoners drop out of the top four spots.

Aston Villa News / Athlon Sports / November 3

Liverpool Captain van Dijk Slams Rooney’s Criticism as ‘Lazy’

Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk shrugged off recent criticism directed at him by former Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney. Rooney recently questioned the leadership qualities of van Dijk and teammate Mohamed Salah on the BBC’s Wayne Rooney Show.

Real Betis News / Athlon Sports / November 3

Cristiano Ronaldo Hits Back at Rooney Over Messi Debate: 'I Don’t Agree'

Cristiano Ronaldo’s upcoming interview with Piers Morgan is already making waves — especially after a preview revealed his take on the never-ending debate: who’s better, him or Lionel Messi?

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / November 3

‘Lazy criticism’ – Van Dijk fires back after Rooney questions Liverpool leadership

Virgil van Dijk has responded in typically measured fashion after being accused of not showing enough leadership during the Reds’ recent poor run of form.

Aston Villa News / Caught Offside / November 2

Virgil Van Dijk hits back at Wayne Rooney over recent criticism

Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk has fired back at recent criticism from Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney, dismissing claims that the Reds have lacked leadership this season as “lazy.” The Liverpool centre-back has come under the spotlight this season after his team’s poor performances.

Manchester United News / ESPN / November 2

Van Dijk hits back at Rooney over 'lazy criticism'

Virgil van Dijk has hit back at criticism from Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney, claiming suggestions that Liverpool have lacked leadership this season are "lazy."

Soccer News / HITC / October 31

Wayne Rooney says Carlos Tevez was his best strike partner — ahead of Cristiano Ronaldo

Wayne Rooney has said that he had a stronger attacking connection with one of his former Manchester United teammates than with Cristiano Ronaldo. Ronaldo made the move to Old Trafford before Rooney, having joined from Sporting CP in 2003.

Manchester United News / ESPN / October 31

Rooney: 'I was bored' scoring 34 goals a season

Former Manchester United and England legend Wayne Rooney said he 'was bored' when scoring 34 goals in a season because he wanted to 'get involved' more.

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Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / October 31

Wayne Rooney warning looks to have hit home after what Mo Salah posted online

Mo Salah has been sending a message without saying a word. After a difficult run that’s seen us lose six of the last seven in all competitions, our Egyptian King uploaded a photo to Instagram showing himself working out alone in his home gym.

Soccer News / We All Follow United / October 28

'A little unsure'-Wayne Rooney u-turn on the cards as Manchester United star silences critics

Manchester United are now slowly getting their mojo back after a disastrous start to their ongoing season. The team was once underconfident and trying to get a good run of results.

Manchester United News / We All Follow United / October 28

Wayne Rooney dreaming of £30m La Liga star impressing at Manchester United

Manchester United fans would have really wanted Marcus Rashford to continue to shine at Old Trafford for a long time. However, the 27-year-old did not achieve success at United, and his brightest moments have come at Barcelona, far from the stadium and environment that once adored him.

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / October 27

‘It’s a big concern’ – Rooney questions Van Dijk and Salah after latest Liverpool setback

Liverpool’s worrying early-season form has caught the attention of Wayne Rooney, who believes our recent struggles come down to one key factor – leadership.

Crystal Palace News / Caught Offside / October 27

‘Their body language is not right’ – Rooney names two Liverpool stars having negative impact

Following a worrying dip in form at Liverpool, Wayne Rooney has flagged serious concerns around the performances and leadership dynamics of two of the Reds’ senior figures, Mohamed Salah and Virgil van Dijk.

Wayne Rooney News / Caught Offside / October 27

'Shown that he belongs there' – Wayne Rooney waxes lyrical about Man United stars

Man United had a difficult start to the season, but they have kicked into gear in recent weeks, having picked up three wins in a row in the Premier League.

Wayne Rooney mentions Jake Paul and KSI when asked about potential boxing debut

Wayne Rooney has always had a passion for boxing, even while playing football. Former Cruiserweight world champion Tony Bellew believes that Rooney could have made it as a professional boxer if he had chosen to go down that path.

Soccer News / Stretty News / October 27

INEOS signing gets ultimate seal of approval from Rooney – he’s got the three attributes needed to ‘be a United player’

Bryan Mbeumo has got the approval of Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney after his display on Saturday. The Cameroonian forward enjoyed perhaps his most scintillating showing in a United shirt since making the move, although his tremendous shift at Anfield six days prior will undoubtedly take the top spot for some fans.

Soccer News / We All Follow United / October 21

'Standout player' – Wayne Rooney hails Manchester United’s star of the season; player proves legend wrong

Manchester United’s summer overhaul raised more questions than answers when the new signings arrived at Carrington. The club invested heavily in rebuilding key areas, including the attack and goalkeeping departments, under Ruben Amorim’s guidance.

Brentford FC News / Caught Offside / October 21

‘I’ll be honest I was a bit sceptical’ – Wayne Rooney names Man United star who is proving him wrong

Wayne Rooney has weighed in on Manchester United’s resurgence by naming a surprise standout performer of the season so far and admitting the player has “proved me wrong.” Speaking after United’s statement win over Liverpool, the club’s all-time leading scorer praised a summer arrival whose impact has exceeded early expectations.

RB Leipzig News / We All Follow United / October 18

'Pride kicks in' – Wayne Rooney warns Manchester United ahead of crunch Liverpool clash

Manchester United heads into Sunday’s trip to Anfield under pressure. Tension continues to grow around both the players and manager Ruben Amorim. The Portuguese coach, who recently faced criticism from Emmanuel Petit for his response to pundits calling out United’s performances, knows that every result now carries extra weight.

Manchester United News / Stretty News / October 11

‘He picked something up’: Int’l manager confirms injury to Man United star who Rooney thinks is ‘fantastic’

For club managers, all they can do over the international break is keep their fingers crossed that their players return without any injuries. It looks as though Ruben Amorim hasn’t been so lucky this time around, unfortunately.