Archive · 12 Dec 2025

Rooney Reveals Death Threats After 2004 United Move

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.

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