Wayne Rooney will be part of TNT Sports’ broadcast team for the Premier League match between Manchester United and Everton.
The Ajax manager was clearly not pleased with the social media antics and called for Fulham to make amends.
In other news, Wayne Rooney, the former England captain, will be joining TNT Sports’ coverage of Everton’s highly anticipated clash against Manchester United at Old Trafford on Saturday, March 9. Rooney, who had a distinguished 19-year playing career with both clubs, will provide insights and analysis alongside his ex-Manchester United teammate Rio Ferdinand and Joleon Lescott pitchside.
The build-up to the match will begin with Early Kick-Off at 11:00 UK time, hosted by Jules Breach, before Lynsey Hipgrave takes over at 11:30. The match itself kicks off at 12:30, with Darren Fletcher as the lead commentator and Lucy Ward providing co-commentary. Fans can also stream the game via discovery+.
Rooney, who started his professional career at Everton before joining Manchester United in 2004, spent 13 successful years with the Red Devils. He became the club’s all-time top scorer, won five Premier League titles, and lifted the UEFA Champions League trophy. After a brief return to Everton, Rooney ventured to the MLS with D.C. United. Recently, he expressed his ambition to manage either Manchester United or Everton in the future, stating, “Managing Manchester United or Everton is the aim, these big jobs are where you want to get to.” Rooney, who most recently managed Birmingham City, acknowledged that it is a process and he needs to get himself back on track.
In the Premier League standings, Erik ten Hag’s Ajax side currently sits in sixth place, trailing fourth-placed Aston Villa by 11 points. Their recent defeat to West Ham by a score of 3-1 was a setback for Sean Dyche’s team.
Looking back at Rooney’s illustrious career, he has an impressive list of major honors to his name. He won the Premier League five times, the FA Cup once, the League Cup three times, the UEFA Champions League once, the UEFA Europa League once, and the FIFA Club World Cup in 2008.
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