# 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.
- Title: Wayne Rooney Wins Pundit of Year · BBC News | Shortify
- Summary: Wayne Rooney, former Manchester United and England captain, named BBC Sport Awards pundit of the year after transitioning from football to broadcasting.
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- Source: BBC News — https://bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/ck4g1l4nj85zo
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## Rooney named pundit of year
Wayne Rooney, former Manchester United and England captain, won BBC Sport Awards pundit of the year.

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## 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.
## Key takeaway

Wayne Rooney won BBC Sport Awards pundit of the year for his broadcasting work following a football career and managerial stint.