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The exact moment Wayne Rooney decided not to go to China, caught on film
Sampling a new culture can be intimidating
After several days of intensified rumors that he could leave Man United for the Chinese Super League as soon as this month, Wayne Rooney has announced that he’s staying put. Rooney took the unusual step of making an official statement through Man United’s website that reads as follows:
“Despite the interest which has been shown from other clubs, for which I’m grateful, I want to end recent speculation and say that I am staying at Manchester United,” declared the Reds’ record goalscorer.
“I hope I will play a full part in helping the team in its fight for success on four fronts.
“It’s an exciting time at the club and I want to remain a part of it.”
So what convinced Rooney to stay? Well, this video of him celebrating the Chinese New Year at famed Manchester restaurant Wings could hold the answer.
Since Wayne doesn’t have a very good poker face, we’re able to pinpoint his exact thoughts throughout the making of this video.
0:16—“I’d have to learn a new calendar?”
1:10—“There’s paper cutting involved?”
2:35—“These questions are just as bad as the ones from the English press.”
4:58—“Did someone slip LSD in my drink?”
5:21—“That lion spat lettuce on me.”
5:30—“I’m never leaving the house again, let alone going to China.”
Wayne Rooney apologizes for being pictured looking like hell at a wedding reception
Really, Wayne? This is the one you’re sorry for?
Following England’s 3–0 win over Scotland on Friday, Wayne Rooney was photographed at a wedding party that happened to be taking place at the hotel used by the England team. Still wearing his team gear, Rooney was photographed looking sloppier than usual with wine stained lips. The Sun published these photos and Rooney was held out of England’s 2–2 draw with Spain, supposedly for unrelated reasons.
Now, Rooney’s representatives have issued a statement on his behalf:
“Naturally Wayne is sorry that pictures taken with fans have been published today.
“Although it was a day off for the whole squad and staff, he fully recognises that the images are inappropriate for someone in his position.
“Earlier today Wayne spoke privately to both Gareth Southgate and Dan Ashworth to unreservedly apologise.
“He would like to further extend that apology to any young fans who have seen these pictures.”
Really, Wayne? These are the images you’re sorry your young fans might see?
What about this one?
Or this one?
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Or this one?
Or this one?
Or this one?
If you’re going to set a precedent for apologizing every time you’re caught doing something embarrassing on camera, you’re going to be a busy man, Wayne. Then again, this could be a more productive use of your time than actually playing football.
Old Trafford pitch invader allowed to run free, touch Zlatan’s hair
An unidentified man came out of the stands and onto the pitch in the 67th minute of Man United 1-0 Europa League win against Zorya. The man wore a full Manchester United kit to try and blend in with the players, but his touches of the ball quickly betrayed that image. Astonishingly, he was still allowed to run around until the end of the match.
After the final whistle, goal scorer Zlatan Ibrahimovic let the clearly envious man touch his hair.
Wayne Rooney’s overdue banishment to Man United’s bench in pictures
“This is my life now…ball man.”
Finally accepting the reality of Wayne Rooney’s struggles, Jose Mourinho benched him for Leicester’s visit to Old Trafford, starting Juan Mata in his place. And Man United went on to score four goals in the first half. Wayne Rooney, meanwhile, was forced to explore a strange new environment to him: the bench.
How Man United lost to Watford in four easy steps
Heading to Vicarage Road with two consecutive losses, Man United were desperate for a win. Instead, they lost 3-1 — their first loss to Watford in 30 years.
Wayne Rooney’s warm-up playlist might be to blame for his decline
Wayne Rooney has a new personal website and it includes a warm-up playlist that could explain a lot. Take a look:
A brief conversation with Wayne Rooney at a Man United partner event
Rooney: Is this an energy drink?
The key to Wayne Rooney’s resurgence: making himself invisible
After scoring just two goals in the first five months of the Premier League season — prompting rampant speculation that the clock had struck midnight on his career and turned him into a pumpkin — Wayne Rooney has now scored four goals in his first three league matches of the new year (and five in four overall).
Though many will say this is proof of his resurgence, it’s actually just evidence of a new strategy that is proving effective for him.
Future News: Sick children make charitable visit Louis van Gaal’s house
Patients from Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital paid a special visit to the home of struggling Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal to spread some much needed holiday cheer. The children were delighted to help raise the spirits of someone less fortunate than them during Christmas period.