Archive · 12 Dec 2025
Rooney Reveals Death Threats After 2004 United Move
Wayne Rooney, a famous soccer player, talked about how he got scary messages and threats when he moved from one team, Everton, to another, Manchester United, in 2004.
He said people even painted bad things on his family's houses.
He had to be very strong in his mind to handle it.
He also talked about how his son, who is also a soccer player, has to deal with lots of people watching him on social media, which was different when he was young.
He said it's important to have people who care about you to help you stay strong.
Wayne Rooney received death threats after transferring from Everton to Manchester United in 2004.
His family's houses were vandalized with spray paint.
Rooney had to be mentally strong to deal with the backlash from Liverpool fans.
He emphasized the importance of having supportive people around him.
Rooney also discussed the impact of social media on his 16-year-old son, Kai, who is part of Manchester United's youth team.
- Who
- Wayne Rooney, former Manchester United captain and current player
- What
- Received death threats after transferring from Everton to Manchester United in 2004
- When
- 2004
- Where
- Liverpool and Manchester, England
- Why
- Due to the intense rivalry between Liverpool and Manchester United fans
- Player
- Wayne Rooney
- Former Club
- Everton
- Current Club
- Manchester United
- Year of Transfer
- 2004
- Age
- 40
- Son's Name
- Kai Rooney
- Son's Age
- 16
- Son's Club
- Manchester United Youth Team