Wayne Rooney mocks himself after breaking Cristiano Ronaldo hoodoo with exquisite free-kick for Manchester United legends

Wayne Rooney has put his Plymouth plight behind him and reminded the world simply how good he’s at soccer.

He may need placed on a pound or two, however the England and Manchester United nice remains to be majestic with a ball at his toes.

With the worldwide break a merciless intruder on an thrilling begin to the Premier League marketing campaign, prime golf equipment are nonetheless having enjoyable.

A Pink Devils Legends group managed by Bryan Robson and that includes Rooney alongside Michael Carrick and Paul Scholes raised virtually £1million for the Manchester United Basis in opposition to Celtic.

And to the delight of the Previous Trafford devoted, Rooney rolled again the years by delivering a robust dose of nostalgia.

After 42 minutes, Man United’s all-time main goalscorer received a free-kick on the sting of the realm.

Up stepped Rooney and Artur Boruc, within the Celtic objective did not stand an opportunity

The Pole was left rooted to the spot in the course of his objective because the ball was whipped up and over the wall, and into the highest left nook.

Postage stamp stuff.

It left the MUTV commentary group surprised, with commentator Tim Lengthy providing: “He is nonetheless bought it.”

Rooney himself agreed however poked enjoyable at his health ranges by saying: “Yeah, I am alright with the ball at my toes. It is simply the working half!

“I used to be tempted to shoot extra however wished to maintain the ball as properly.”

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The objective was even sweeter because it has been two years since Man United followers witnessed one in every of their gamers internet straight from a free-kick.

The final was Cristiano Ronaldo’s effort to finish his hat-trick in a 3-2 win over Norwich in April 2022 within the Premier League.

Sadly for Rooney and co, it wasn’t to be a winner on this event as Gary Hooper netted the leveller to drive penalties.

Man United then misplaced a shoot-out 5-4 with Darren Fletcher lacking the important thing kick.

Nonetheless, the cash raised for charity was way more necessary, with Rooney including: “It was particular to be again at Previous Trafford immediately for the Legends sport, and it’s all for such a superb trigger. It was nice to play right here once more.

“Manchester United Basis is doing an incredible job and being concerned for a very long time, seeing the work it does first-hand, any time we may give to attempt to assist, it’s at all times nice to do this. It’s an incredible trigger.

“It can be crucial that we proceed to do what we will, once we can, to assist the Basis and proceed to place smiles on kids’s faces.”

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Now a supervisor with Championship facet Plymouth, Rooney admitted he was scared to lace up his boots as soon as once more.

Managerial stints with Derby County, DC United, and Birmingham Metropolis preceded his present spell with the Pilgrims, who’re winless in 4 Championship matches.

No marvel Rooney was delighted to get again out onto the Previous Trafford pitch and showcase his expertise as soon as extra.

He stated pre-match: “It’s a bit scary to be trustworthy. It’s my first sport for a very long time.

“However no, I’m wanting ahead to it, being again on the pitch and seeing the followers once more can be nice.

“It’s at all times nice to see the team-mates you performed with and a few gamers who I didn’t play with as properly.”

Irrespective of how very long time away from the pitch is, Previous Trafford will at all times bear in mind the identify ‘Wayne Rooney’…

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