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Wayne Rooney Wins Pundit of Year
Wayne Rooney, former Manchester United and England captain, named BBC Sport Awards pundit of the year after transitioning from football to broadcasting.
In brief
Wayne Rooney, former Manchester United and England captain, named BBC Sport Awards pundit of the year after transitioning from football to broadcasting. Wayne Rooney won BBC Sport Awards pundit of the year for his broadcasting work following a football career and managerial stint. Originally reported by BBC News.
Rooney named pundit of year
Wayne Rooney, former Manchester United and England captain, won BBC Sport Awards pundit of the year.
“I like a lot of them artists, but I thought it was crap.”
Rooney's World Cup half-time show critique
Rooney criticized the 2026 World Cup final half-time show on BBC Television as 'crap' after it ran 27 minutes and 22 seconds.
“I like a lot of them artists, but I thought it was crap.”
Rooney's broadcasting debut
Rooney's debut as a full-time pundit on Match of the Day in August 2025 divided opinion with criticism from fans.
Rooney's improvement efforts
Rooney sought feedback from TV executives and other players-turned-pundits to improve his broadcasting skills.
Rooney's self-criticism
Rooney admitted he needs to improve as a broadcaster and has been his own biggest critic since transitioning to broadcasting.
Rooney's team chemistry
Rooney formed a strong team with Joe Hart and Micah Richards for BBC broadcasting after swapping microphones for oars.
The big picture
Wayne Rooney won BBC Sport Awards pundit of the year for his broadcasting work following a football career and managerial stint.
