<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/wayne-rooney" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Wayne Rooney</a>’s last two managerial positions were a gut punch for sure, Rooney left his <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/dc-united" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">DC United</a> project in <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/mls" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">MLS</a> after the club failed to make the postseason. At Birmingham City his spell was a huge disaster.



Brought in to simply raise the club’s profile, Rooney won only twice in 15 matches for Birmingham City. Now after being removed from his position at the start of the year, Rooney seems to be turning his attention to another passion of his, boxing.



According to The Sun, Rooney has held conversations with Misfit Boxing and is looking to cash in on the celebrity boxing fad.



<h2>Wayne Rooney looking to box Jake Paul</h2>



Misfit Boxing promotes boxing fights between celebrities, not so much professional prize fighters. Owned by YouTuber KSI, the influencer stated that Rooney had already reached out to him about fighting.


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“It’s funny – I hope he doesn’t get annoyed that I said this – but Wayne Rooney hit me up being like, ‘Oh, we should fight.’ And I said no. I just don’t want to do that. If Wayne Rooney is down, of course I think it would be good to have him in this space.”



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 It is reported that Anthony Joshua, a professional boxer, could be Rooney’s first big time fight in the ring. 



Eddie Hearn, a boxing promoter even went as far as to mention that a Rooney vs Jake Paul fight could be in the cards if Rooney decides to truly lace them up. 


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“Wayne can fight, he had a couple of amateur fights – but him against Jake Paul at Old Trafford, that’s actually a makeable fight” Hearn stated.

Wayne Rooney trying his hand in boxing

Wayne Rooney trying his hand in boxing - Bolavip US

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Birmingham City was in fifth place when <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/wayne-rooney" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Wayne Rooney</a> was appointed manager of the team, Birmingham City in just 15 weeks plummeted to 20th, in a “I told you so” moment from Birmingham City fans to their board. 



John Eustace, who was the coach before the former <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/dc-united" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">DC United</a> manager came on board, was fired after guiding the club to its highest points tally since 2016 and was sacked because the club and board wanted to be “fully aligned on the culture of the football club”. 



Rooney’s hiring, especially after NFL legend <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/tom-brady" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Tom Brady</a> became a part owner of the team, was seen as giving the team unnecessary “star” power, it completely backfired. Rooney was only able to win 2 games out of 15, making Birmingham City the Championship team with the fewest points total since October when Rooney was appointed. 



<h2>Wayne Rooney releases statement after sacking </h2>


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“I would like to thank Tom Wagner, Tom Brady and Garry Cook for the opportunity to manage Birmingham City FC and the support they gave me during my short period with the club. 



“Football is a results business – and I recognize they have not been at the level I wanted them to be. However, time is the most precious commodity a manager requires, and I do not believe 13 weeks was sufficient to oversee the changes that were needed. 



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“Personally, it will take me some time to get over this setback. I have been involved in professional football, as either a player or manager, since I was 16. Now, I plan to take some time with my family as I prepare for the next opportunity in my journey as a manager.” 



This was part of the former Manchester United legend’s statement after the news came down and was posted on Rooney’s social media pages. Rooney’s managerial record is now 40-73-40 after managing Derby County, DC United, and Birmingham City.

Wayne Rooney speaks out after Birmingham City sacking as fans livid with board over his hiring

Wayne Rooney speaks out after Birmingham City sacking as fans livid with board over his hiring - Bolavip US

Wa<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/wayne-rooney" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">yne Rooney</a> is not shy about speaking his mind, he has done it a number of times in his career and post playing career. Now the former <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/manchester-united" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Manchester United</a> icon spoke about the ills of cellphones and social media.



According to Rooney the overuse of social media and technology has created a sort of “lack of leadership” in <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/england" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">English</a> soccer. Claiming that dressing rooms are a lot quieter than they used to be during his playing days.



According to the former <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/dc-united" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">DC United</a> boss, that is due to too much technology, and not enough face to face interaction. It is also causing many young players to not assume leadership roles according to the current Birmingham City manager. 



<h2>Rooney on communication</h2>



‘The amount of time you see people on their phones, social media… it’s so easy to have conversations on your phone and through those platforms rather than the most important one which is actually speaking to someone face to face. Certainly, on a football pitch that has changed over the years, there is no doubt about that.


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‘It’s trying to get the players to speak more. The more you speak the more you help your team-mate, the more you wake up your team-mate on the pitch, just by communicating.



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‘When you’re a defender you need to be talking to your midfield players, whether you ask them to shuffle left, right, get to the ball.



‘When you’re a midfield player you need to be talking to your attacking players and that helps your team-mate. That’s how football works and how it’s always been.


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‘As a defender you can see more that a midfielder can see from being at the back, same with your goalkeeper to the back four. Talking helps and that’s always been the way it’s been on the pitch´ Rooney finished in his press conference.

Wayne Rooney slams social media for creating ´lack of leaders’

Wayne Rooney slams social media for creating ´lack of leaders’ - Bolavip US

W<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/wayne-rooney" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">ayne Rooney</a> has not been shy to speak about many aspects of his life, from his issues as a young man having the pressures of being England’s top soccer prospect, to his off the field issues. The former <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/dc-united" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">DC United</a> DP and coach and now manager of Birmingham City spoke to rugby league legend Rob Burrows about the pressures of playing for England and <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/manchester-united" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Manchester United</a>.



Rooney, who made a big move from Everton to the Red Devils confessed that he had to cope with that pressure by drinking, a lot. So much so that Rooney spent “days at home drinking until he almost passed out”.



Rooney spoke about how his experiences and his coming forward could help someone out in need to seek help or show that many people are not alone in their feelings.



<h2> Wayne Rooney on his drinking</h2>



Wayne Rooney stated in his talk to Burrows, “I’ve had many different challenges, both on the pitch and off the pitch, and my release was alcohol.



“When I was in my early 20s, I’d spend a couple of days at home and wouldn’t move out of the house and drink almost until I passed out. I didn’t want to be around people because sometimes you feel embarrassed and sometimes you feel like you’ve let people down.



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“Ultimately, I didn’t know how else to deal with it, so I chose alcohol to try and help me get through that. There were people there for me to speak to, but I chose not to do that and tried to deal with it myself.


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“When you do that and don’t take the help and guidance of others, you can really be in a low place, and I was for a few years with that. Thankfully now I am not afraid to go and speak to people over some issues which I may have.”



<h2>Rooney in MLS</h2>



Wayne Rooney’s time in Major League Soccer can best be summed up as incomplete. As a player DC United began thriving with Rooney when he terminated his contract and returned to England. He’d score 25 goals in 52 games. As a manager he brought DC United back to relevancy after poor campaigns but left to return to England after DCU failed to qualify for the postseason in 2023.


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What Rooney did do was speak out in favor of the MLSPU when the Union was seeking a new collective bargaining agreement when he was a player. Rooney made sure to state on an ESPN interview that wages for young American players were low and that, at the time, having to fly commercial airliners was not the proper way to prepare a soccer club for cross continental matches. Rooney was one of the few big time DPs who spoke up when it came to the MLSPU and a CBA with the league.

Wayne Rooney makes huge confession about his early 20s

Wayne Rooney makes huge confession about his early 20s - Bolavip US

<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/tom-brady" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Tom Brady</a> wants star power for his new club Birmingham City, and he is looking at a former England international to do it. <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/wayne-rooney" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Wayne Rooney</a>, the former <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/dc-united" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">DC United</a> manager just finished his campaign in Major League Soccer and despite a season where the club began to bounce back, DC United fell short of qualifying for the MLS post season. 



Birmingham City on the other hand are out of promotional position in the Championship, but is still in the race, the club felt it was necessary to part ways with John Eustace, amid mix reactions from fans. Birmingham City now has a 5-3-3 record in the league and hopes that Rooney can ignite not only on the field but off as well. 


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According to The Sun, Tom Brady was a huge advocate to sign the former Manchester United legend. Rooney is also reported to be preparing his backroom staff, and the reports of his salary are coming to light. 



<h2>Wayne Rooney’s possible salary at Birmingham City </h2>



Birmingham City is reported to be willing to pay Rooney $1.8 million a year to have the former Derby County manager on the sidelines. Fans of Birmingham City are meeting the news of Rooney with a mixed response, on the coaching front, Rooney’s resume is not yet accomplished. 



At Derby County, Rooney coached from November 2020 to June 2022 compiling a record of 24-39-22, and at DC United who were one of the worst clubs in MLS when Rooney took over was able to earn a 14-25-14 record but failed to make the playoffs in 2023 despite making some good acquisitions and showing well at times during the year.



 



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In total Rooney has a 27.5% winning percentage as a manager and for the supporters of Birmingham City questions have been raised if the club is ready for a manager whose experience has yet to produce significant results. 



<h2>Role of Tom Brady at Birmingham City </h2>



Tom Brady is a co-owner of the club and was keen to have a known figure on the bench leading Birmingham City. Brady has huge hopes for Birmingham City as he hopes the club can return to the Premier League.

How much is Birmingham City going to pay Wayne Rooney to coach the team?

How much is Birmingham City going to pay Wayne Rooney to coach the team? - Bolavip US

Lightning could strike twice for <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/dc-united" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">DC United</a> when it comes to <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/mls" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Wayne</a><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/wayne-rooney" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> </a><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/mls" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Rooney</a>, according to an article in The Sun. The current DCU manager is being linked with a move to championship side Birmingham as their manager John Eustace could leave to take over Rangers amid talks that Michael Beale could be sacked, especially after the poor start for the Scottish giants.



Rooney took over <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/the-top-15-best-players-in-dc-united-history-20201222-0006.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">DC United</a> at the end of last season and finished bottom of the MLS East, with a full season in charge the former Manchester United star was able to right the ship and has DC United ninth in the MLS East and with a good chance to make the post season.


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Rooney has a 13-23-10 lifetime record with DC United and is 9-12-6 on the season. When asked by the Washington Post about his contract situation, Rooney admitted he was “disappointed” he has not been offered a new contact yet and that he “misses” his wife and children.



<h2>Wayne Rooney about his DC United future</h2>



In that interview with the Washington Post, Wayne Rooney stated, “I am slightly disappointed and frustrated there has been no contact for two months. We asked about a new deal. We can sit down and talk about it. We haven’t heard back.



“Either way, I can take whatever the situation is. I was hoping we would have, either way, at least spoken about it. That hasn’t been the case. That’s frustrating because, either way, I’d rather know what’s the plan because we have to plan for next season. We need to do it earlier rather than later. The fact we haven’t heard back is probably signaling one thing, but I’m sure they’ll have their reasons for that. So, I’ll wait and see.”



When referring to his family the former Everton striker stated, “Of course, you miss the kids and you miss your wife, but it’s been as good as it can be. I’ve been settled here. The family has been settled at home. It hasn’t been an issue at all.”


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As a player Rooney prematurely terminated his DC United in 2020 contract due a coaching opportunity and missing his family in England.

DC United: Wayne Rooney eyeing return to England

DC United: Wayne Rooney eyeing return to England - Bolavip US

The events of the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/champions-league" target="_blank">UEFA Champions League</a> Knockout Stages have only added fuel to the fire in the battle for the Golden Ball. Some of the top players in the world, including <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/karim-benzema" target="_blank">Karim Benzema</a>'s successors, are in the last stages of their campaigns to win the 2023 <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/ballon-d%27or" target="_blank">Ballon d'Or</a> in Paris. 
With Qatar 2022 happening in the midst of the ongoing season, the competition for the Ballon d'Or has been shaping up to be unlike any other. Thus, it comes&nbsp;as little surprise that <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lionel-messi" target="_blank">Lionel Messi</a> has swept all 2022 accolades, including the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/qatar-2022" target="_blank">World Cup</a>, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/How-many-individual-awards-does-Lionel-Messi-have-List-by-years-and-age-20230227-0008.html" target="_blank">the World Cup Golden Ball</a>, and FIFA's The Best title. 
It shouldn't come as a shock if he ends up as the next Ballon d'Or frontrunner.&nbsp;There's no denying that his&nbsp;prospects of winning the Golden Ball have been bolstered by their performances in Qatar, even if the final stages of the&nbsp;Champions League&nbsp;have begun. 
<h2>Who will win&nbsp;the 2023&nbsp;Ballon d'Or&nbsp;according to Wayne Rooney?</h2> 
For the 2023 Ballon d'Or, Manchester United legend <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/wayne-rooney" target="_blank">Wayne Rooney</a> backs Manchester City's <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/erling-haaland" target="_blank">Erling Haaland</a>&nbsp;to beat out both Lionel Messi and his PSG teammate&nbsp;and Qatar 2022 Final opponent, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/kylian-mbappe" target="_blank">Kylian Mbappe</a>. Even while many people have the Argentine pegged as the favorite to win a <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/lionel-messi-ballon-dor-list-by-years-and-age-20211128-0011.html" target="_blank">record-extending eighth award</a>,&nbsp;the current DC United manager thinks Haaland is more deserving. 
"Erling Haaland is the best footballer in the world right now. Lionel Messi is the greatest but, at this moment, nobody is playing better than a striker who &mdash; even though I broke records in that position myself &mdash; takes my breath away with the levels he&rsquo;s reaching. He&rsquo;s the best in the world because of the numbers he&rsquo;s posting, the performances he&rsquo;s putting in and the mentality he shows", he opined in a piece for The Times. 
"If you&rsquo;re looking at who is going to win the Ballon d&rsquo;Or then it has got to be him, providing he keeps up his form of this season. And why wouldn&rsquo;t he? A record of 224 goals in 264 games is the mark of a player whose standards don&rsquo;t drop. We&rsquo;ve had the era of Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, now this is his time, the era of Haaland and Kylian Mbappe. When there is a talent like him around you just have to enjoy it &mdash; even if he is wearing a Manchester City shirt. 
 
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"One of the things I like most about him is how different he is to nearly all modern players. Everyone wants the ball to feet these days but he wants to run off the ball in almost an old-fashioned way &mdash; run in behind and use his power to get clear, then his composure to beat the keeper. There&rsquo;s something raw about how he plays, his hunger to score is huge. Like Messi and Ronaldo did, he could dominate the game for ten years."

Neither Messi nor Mbappe: Champions League winner makes unsentimental 2023 Ballon d'Or prediction

Throughout his career,&nbsp;<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/cristiano-ronaldo" target="_blank">Cristiano Ronaldo</a>&nbsp;has shared the field with a plethora of other outstanding athletes.&nbsp;As a result of his fortunate career path, the veteran has played alongside some of the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/No-Ronaldo-Nazario-Casillas-Neymar-Roberto-Carlos-ChatGPT-picks-soccers-all-time-best-XI-20230331-0011.html" target="_blank">sport's all-time greats</a>&nbsp;during his time at top sides like <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/real-madrid" target="_blank">Real Madrid</a>, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/juventus" target="_blank">Juventus</a>, and two spells&nbsp;at <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/manchester-united-t10" target="_blank">Manchester United</a>. 
Choosing one's top eleven players may be challenging for most people, but for Ronaldo, the possibilities are, unlimited. Therefore, selecting the best XI&nbsp;would be a formidable challenge for the current <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/al-nassr" target="_blank">Al-Nassr</a> main star and team captain. 
However, the 38-year-old has made an effort to do so.&nbsp;He may have stunned Los Blancos supporters by excluding a key contributor to the club's recent&nbsp;UEFA Champions League success when&nbsp;Zinedine Zidane was the manager. 
<h2>What does&nbsp;Cristiano Ronaldo's&nbsp;best XI of teammates look like?</h2> 
In a recent interview with Goal Arabia, the five-time Ballon d'Or winner&nbsp;listed his all-time favorite eleven teammates. Ronaldo's starting lineup included Iker Casillas in goal, followed by a rock-solid defensive quartet of Sergio Ramos, Rio Ferdinand, Giorgio Chiellini, and Marcelo. 
He then went alongside United legend Paul Scholes and Real Madrid stars Toni Kroos and <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/luka-modric" target="_blank">Luka Modric</a> in the middle of the field. Finally, a potent offensive trio of Gareth Bale, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/karim-benzema" target="_blank">Karim Benzema</a>, and Wayne Rooney rounds out a fantastic lineup. 
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Given that the relationship with Rooney had seemed to be deteriorating in recent months, his selection may come as a surprise.&nbsp;Stranger yet is the absence of <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/casemiro" target="_blank">Casemiro</a>, as&nbsp;they shared playing time at&nbsp;both Real Madrid and Manchester United. 
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The Brazilian midfielder, who can boast of lifting a total of five Champions League trophies in his career,&nbsp;was a crucial&nbsp;cog in Real Madrid's success for most of Ronaldo's stay at Santiago Bernabeu. As a result, the Portuguese&nbsp;veteran's decision to leave Casemiro off his Best XI selection is up for debate.

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