Rooney’s Glowing Endorsement: The Overweight Prodigy Who Still Packs a Punch
Wayne Rooney’s Stunning Free Kick Sparks Conversation About His Fitness
Former Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney wowed fans with a stunning goal from a free kick in the Red Devils’ match against Scottish Celtic Stars, but there was something else that caught their attention.
Old Trafford witnessed an exhibition match between Manchester United and Glasgow Celtic legends, including Antonio Valencia, Michael Carrick, Wes Brown and Wayne Rooney, who was one of the heroes of the clash.
The former United striker surprised everyone when he accurately took a direct free kick that ended up in the net, confirming that he has not lost his shooting skills and quality even after leaving professional football.
Wayne Rooney’s Fitness Sparks Concern
However, what attracted attention after this great goal was not the execution of the free kick, but his obvious excess weight, despite the fact that he is only 38 years old and left the world of professional football only 3 years ago.
The image of a “fat” Rooney has sparked comments on social media, with the Englishman’s condition compared to the fitness of Cristiano Ronaldo, a year older than him, and made headlines this week for surpassing 900 career goals.
🏴 Wayne Rooney, aged 38, scores Manchester United’s first free-kick goal at Old Trafford in two years. 😅🎯
– Aim the center. (@centregoals) September 7, 2024
Wayne Rooney’s Illustrious Career
In a 13-year spell with Manchester United, Rooney scored 253 goals in 559 matches, overtaking Sir Bobby Charlton to become the Red Devils’ all-time top scorer.
Rooney was one of the attacking elements of the side that won the English Premier League and Champions League titles in 2008, which also featured key stars led by Ronaldo and Carlos Tevez.
During his busy career with United, the ”Golden Boy” previously won the English Premier League title (5 times), Champions League, FA Cup, English League Cup (4 times), European League and Club World Cup. Returned to Everton in 2017 and DC United in the American League the following year.
English Premier League English club Plymouth Argyle previously announced the appointment of Rooney as a coach.