Published 12:37 IST, January 17th 2020
Wayne Rooney's lethal goalscoring video for Manchester United makes club's fans emotional
Former Manchester United striker and captain Wayne Rooney at his best was one of the most lethal goalscorers around and a video of his abilities has gone viral.
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Former Manchester United captain Wayne Rooney’s impact was such that even today the club's fans remember the ex-Everton player's goals for United. A video on ‘The Real Wayne Rooney’ has gone viral on Twitter, showcasing some of the greatest goals by the Manchester United record goalscorer. In a time where Manchester United have struggled for goals and success, a reminder of Wayne Rooney’s performances for United offers some solace.
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The Real Wayne Rooney: Manchester United star's greatest moments
A Twitter user compiled a nine-minute video featuring Wayne Rooney’ greatest moments, which has since then gone viral on the micro-blogging website. Rooney joined Manchester United in 2004 after leaving boyhood club Everton for a £25 million fee. Since then, the England international won every possible trophy at the club, while also becoming the club’s highest goal-scorer of all-time.
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From Everton to Derby County: Wayne Rooney's career so far
Wayne Rooney’s transfer fee raised some eyebrows, but the striker put all those doubts aside after scoring a hat-trick on debut against Fenerbache in the UEFA Champions League. He spent 13 years at Manchester United. having won five Premier League titles and one Champions League title alongside many domestic competitions. He left United in 2017 to re-sign with Everton after winning the Europa League. The 34-year-old is now at Derby County in the Championship following a stint with D.C. United in USA's Major League Soccer (MLS).
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Wayne Rooney's viral video: Fan's react
Rooney's prime years arguably came between 2007 and 2009 when playing alongside Cristiano Ronaldo up front at Old Trafford. The duo was a perfect match and Carlos Tevez joining in 2008 formed one of the world's deadliest attacking trios. Fans reacted to the video hailed Rooney for his contribution to Manchester United and English football.
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12:37 IST, January 17th 2020