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Soccer star Wayne Rooney wants One Direction to play at his son’s third birthday (IrishCentral)

Thu, 27 Sep 2012 06:47:41 PDT

One DirectionThe Manchester United footballer often sings the group’s song ‘What Makes You Beautiful’ to Kai – his child with wife Coleen – and has begged One Direction to show up at the bash, which will be held at his Cheshire home on November 2, to perform it in person for the youngster A source told the Daily Star newspaper: “He wants them to perform a few hits in the back garden at their mansion in Prestbury, Cheshire“Wayne’s particularly keen to hear them sing ‘What Makes You Beautiful’, a song he often sings to Kai to make him laugh“He’s so keen he’s even using some of his famous connections in the hope that it will persuade Harry Styles and the rest of the lads to make an appearance READ MORE

Why are the English cheering for the Irish at the Olympics? -- All changed utterly as old foe embraces Irish competitors (IrishCentral)

Tue, 31 Jul 2012 02:16:15 PDT

Irish Olympic team greeted with a warm reception in LondonDes Cahill, an Irish sports commentator, put the cat among the pigeons yesterday when he tweeted “The English public are giving massive support to all the Irish athletes at the Olympics It’s embarrassing, knowing it is not done in reverse”His tweet drew a massive response His point was clear READ MORE

Chris Brown partied with Manchester United soccer star Wayne Rooney in Los Angeles (IrishCentral)

Thu, 05 Jul 2012 05:30:42 PDT

Wayne RooneyThe 'Beautiful People' singer was sent two bottles of champagne by the Manchester United player after he spotted him in the AV nightclub on Monday night, and the stars then hung out at adjoining tablesChris hit the headlines recently after he was involved in a bottle-slinging club brawl with Drake in June The rapper returned a bottle of bubbly to Chris' table with a note about his ex-lover Rihanna which reportedly read: "I'm f***ing the love of your life, deal with it"But the 23-year-old musician was much more accepting of Wayne's offer of some Ace of Spades bubbly and the pair and their entourages happily partied next to each other, according to The New York Post newspaper READ MORE

50 Cent wants to go into business with Wayne Rooney (IrishCentral)

Mon, 18 Jun 2012 04:45:20 PDT

50 Cent and Wayne RooneyThe rapper and actor believes he and the Manchester United soccer player could make £1billion together with a restaurant chain and a clothing empireHe told the Daily Star: "I'm a big fan of Wayne Rooney, he's a brand I want to become business partners with him European soccer is a big business and there's money to be made with top players READ MORE

Wayne Rooney's goal is not enough for Manchester United to win the Premier League (IrishCentral)

Mon, 14 May 2012 11:30:49 PDT

By: CIAN O'CONNELL

Wayne Rooney netted the only goal of the Stadium of Light, but Manchester United's win didn't matter because of Manchester City's late exploits.

Soccer superstar Wayne Rooney’s child proudly wears Irish team jersey on St Patrick’s Day (IrishCentral)

Sun, 18 Mar 2012 06:36:09 PDT

By: PATRICK COUNIHAN

Wayne Rooney may play for England but he was proud to have his son Kai show off his Irish roots for St Patrick’s Day.

Judge mocks Manchester United’s Wayne Rooney in court (IrishCentral)

Wed, 27 Jul 2011 03:55:18 PDT

By: DARA KELLY

Wayne Rooney was the target of a recent joke by a senior British judge who questioned the amount of public appearances by the Manchester player when he told a court: “It's a wonder he's got time to play.”

Why the Double Foul-Mouthed Standards? (IrishCentral)

Thu, 16 Jun 2011 05:45:09 PDT

Wexford boss Davy FitzgeraldHe next time a national Irish newspaper gets up on its high horse about the behavior of Premier League soccer stars, ask them the Davy Fitzgerald questionAsk them why we have yet to read a line about the foul-mouthed verbals, caught on live TV, from the Waterford manager during the first half of the Limerick game last SundayAsk them why there’s one rule for Wayne Rooney and another for Davy Fitzgerald when it comes to the F word and the television camerasAnd don’t buy into the argument that Rooney is paid millions every year and should know better READ MORE

Manchester United's Wayne Rooney at center of Twitter feud with fan (IrishCentral)

Fri, 20 May 2011 07:24:13 PDT

By: DARA MCBRIDE

Manchester United's Wayne Rooney has been letting his temper get away from him. Rooney offered to fight a fan who abused him on Twitter. The footballer said "I'll put u asleep in 10 seconds". He also told the fan to come down to the training grounds to see him.

Manchester United champions, Wayne Rooney caught swearing at crowd again (IrishCentral)

Sat, 14 May 2011 06:55:08 PDT

Manchester United are champions of England for a record 19th time after drawing Blackburn 1-1 on a controversial Wayne Rooney penalty kickBlackburn were on course for an upset victory when the penalty was awarded by referee Phil Dowd only after consultation with his linesmanRooney scored the sport kick and could be seen mouthing f READ MORE

After Man U's Wayne Rooney's rant - now NBA superstar Kobe Bryant is 'doin' cursin' (IrishCentral)

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 11:30:25 PDT

Last week, Manchester United superstar Wayne Rooney cursed a blue streak at an innocent television camera, instantly launching the cursing careers of millions of children ‘‘Mum, Dad, **** you!!’’ A couple of nights ago, NBA superstar Kobe Bryant dusted off and used one of the uglier, more ignorant and stupid homophobic slur words available and threw it at an officialFascinatingly, in one case, the perpetrator was suspended In the other, he was fined about a billionth of his weekly salary READ MORE

Wayne Rooney axed by Coke after foul-mouthed tirade on live TV (IrishCentral)

Fri, 08 Apr 2011 08:02:31 PDT

By: CATHAL DERVAN

Soccer superstar Wayne Rooney found himself the subject of a highly disparaging article in The Daily Mail this week.

Wayne Rooney will not be sanctioned by the Football Association (IrishCentral)

Tue, 01 Mar 2011 05:28:30 PST

By: DARA KELLY

Soccer star Wayne Rooney will be available for Manchester United’s match against Chelsea tonight, as his elbow on Wigan midfielder James McCarthy will not now be acted on.

Wayne Rooney's elbow is the final straw, it's time for Football to follow the NBA (IrishCentral)

Tue, 01 Mar 2011 05:25:12 PST

The only thing worse than Wayne Rooney's recent swinging elbow at James McCarthy during Manchester United's 4-0 victory against Wigan is the FA's reaction to it Rooney has escaped any punishment for the incidentThis is not the first time that the English FA have refused to punish one of it's superstar players hiding behind the referee's match report,which is the most ludicrous method of deciding discipline ever: I mean if the referee didn't do anything about it during the game, what exactly is going to be different in the match report?Too often now players in the Premiership, especially reputable players like Rooney, are getting away with detestable actions on the fieldIt may be a long time since we saw a scene like this;However referees are constantly taunted and questioned when carrying out their responsibilities on the field The lack of respect shown to them is at an inhumane level READ MORE

Tiger Woods is a slob; Wayne Rooney is a hero (IrishCentral)

Thu, 17 Feb 2011 06:30:12 PST

Wayne Rooney bicycle kicks his way back into the good books last Saturday against Manchester CityTiger Woods doesn’t play soccer Some could argue right now that he doesn’t play much quality golf these days eitherHe has been to football matches, however READ MORE

Susan Boyle inspires Manchester United soccer star Wayne Rooney before games (IrishCentral)

Sun, 19 Dec 2010 04:10:10 PST

England's top soccer player, Wayne Rooney has stated that Susan Boyle inspires him before big gamesThe Manchester United star told the News of the World newspaper that Susan was his game changer Rooney explained: "I have a playlist I listen to before gamesAnd, for some reason, I have been listening to Susan Boyle immediately before the last few games"Her album is very good and it relaxes me READ MORE

Manchester United's Patrica Evra pledges support for Wayne Rooney (IrishCentral)

Mon, 22 Nov 2010 03:22:04 PST

By: DARA KELLY

Wayne Rooney set for his comeback with Manchester United (IrishCentral)

Sat, 20 Nov 2010 06:44:23 PST

By: DARA KELLY

Manchester United’s Wayne Rooney is set for his comeback at the club on Saturday against Wigan.

Wayne Rooney sent to training base in the United States (IrishCentral)

Fri, 05 Nov 2010 04:51:47 PDT

By: DARA KELLY

Wayne Rooney has been sent to the United States for a week’s conditioning work to ensure he’s fit for a first-team comeback.

Wayne Rooney to go up in smoke on Bonfire Night in England (IrishCentral)

Thu, 04 Nov 2010 03:53:56 PDT

By: DARA O'KELLY

Manchester United footballer Wayne Rooney who has peeved off a lot of his fans as of late is going to be the center of attention on Bonfire night this coming weekend.