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Rooney scored an amazing free kick in the Man United vs Celtic legends match. Listen to SOCCER A-Z on your favorite podcast platform or watch on YouTube. New episodes are released every Wednesday.
Posted: 15:19 British Summer Time, 7th September 2024 | Revised: 15:54 British Summer Time, 7th September 2024
Wayne Rooney proves he still has the skills and demonstrates why he is still Manchester United’s top goal scorer of all time.
The former Premier League player scored an impressive free kick during the match between Manchester United and Celtic legends at Old Trafford earlier today.
The bending shot surprised Boruc, the goalkeeper, as he stood motionless in the goal. The ball flew past him and nestled in the top left corner.
The current Plymouth manager's impressive goal from 25 yards out has pushed the Red Devils ahead in the celebrity-filled exhibition match.
In his accomplished career, 38-year-old Rooney scored an impressive 253 goals for United in 559 games.
Wayne Rooney scored a fantastic goal from a free kick against Celtic.
The 38-year-old showed his skill with a precise shot that flew past Boruc in the goal.
The iconic player from Old Trafford signed with Manchester United after playing for Everton in 2004 and the rest is now part of the past.
The soccer player from Liverpool won many trophies with Manchester United while playing under Sir Alex Ferguson, including five league titles, an FA Cup, three League Cups, the Champions League in 2008, the Europa League, and a Club World Cup.
Rooney continued to play for United for most of his career, staying with the team for 13 years.
He exited the club in 2017 to return to his childhood team Everton, where he completed a whole season before moving on to another club.
He signed with the American team DC United the next year and then ended his time as a player with Derby County.
The Liverpool native forward achieved five championships, an FA Cup, three League Cups, the 2008 Champions League, the Europa League, and a Club World Cup while playing for United.
Before the match today, Rooney confessed that he would have enjoyed wearing the Scottish club's jersey when he was playing.
He confessed to the Celtic club's media: "I have always supported Celtic and desired for them to succeed."
I was not able to play for Celtic, which I was hoping to do.
'Unfortunately, things didn't go as planned and I missed out on that opportunity.'
