Wayne Rooney supported by wife Coleen in matching coloured clothing as they step out for new BBC Sport football season launch after he landed his very own show

Daily Mail​

3 days ago

Wayne Rooney was supported by his wife Coleen as they stepped out for the launch of BBC Sport's new season on Thursday.
The former footballer and manager, 39, posed for snaps with Coleen as they walked the red carpet at the event in White City in London.
Wayne boasted a smart and casual look, wearing a matching khaki jacket and trousers, with a white top underneath.
Coleen, 39, oozed elegance as she rocked a summery pale green jumpsuit, keeping her look in coordination with her husband's outfit.
They both beamed for the cameras before heading into the event, which was attended by high-profile sporting personalities.
It comes as the BBC officially confirmed this week that Wayne had signed up as a pundit for the new season.
For his new podcast, bosses said Wayne will 'dive into the football debates that are dominating your algorithm every week'.
Rooney's new show will be available to stream on BBC iPlayer, Sounds, and the BBC Sport app and website.
Speaking about the new series, called The Wayne Rooney Show, the Liverpool native said: 'I'm absolutely buzzing to kick off this podcast with BBC Sport.
'Every week, we dive into the biggest football stories - no fluff, just proper insider knowledge from someone who's lived it, breathed it, and knows what it takes to play at the highest level. Expect sharp opinions, honest chats, and more than a few laugh-out-loud moments with myself, Kelly and Kae.
'We each bring something different to the table but collectively want to give the audience the kind of insight you only get from being in the thick of the game and football fandom.'
Meanwhile, this week Wayne fired back at Birmingham City minority owner and former NFL star Tom Brady after the American questioned his 'work ethic'.
He managed just 15 matches for the Blues in what was a disastrous 83-day spell for the former Manchester United star at St. Andrew's two seasons ago.
Under his tutelage, the Blues took a mere 10 points from a possible 45, losing nine games and winning just two before he was sacked in January 2024.
In a documentary entitled Built In Birmingham: Brady And The Blues, which was released on August 1, the ex-New England Patriots quarterback told his business manager Ben Rawitz: 'I'm a little worried about our head coach's work ethic.'
Those comments spread like wildfire on social media, with fans accusing Brady of 'disrespecting' the former England captain.
Replying on his new podcast, Wayne said: 'I think Tom came in once, which was the day before a game where the days are a little bit lighter anyway.
'And I don't think he really understood football that well. But what he does understand is, he's a hard worker, we know that.'
'Football is not NFL – NFL works for three months a year.
'Players do need rest as well, so I think he's very unfair, the way he's come out and portrayed that.'
Although he responded in fiery fashion to Brady's comments, Rooney made it clear that he does not hold a grudge over them.
He added: 'Listen, I respect Tom Brady massively.
'He's one of the greatest, if not the greatest athletes of all time and Birmingham do look like they're getting it right now, which is good.