Former England and Manchester forward Wayne Rooney Image source, Getty Images
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Wayne Rooney has transitioned to broadcasting following a managerial career with Derby County, DC United, Birmingham City and Plymouth Argyle

ByNeil JohnstonBBC Sport football reporter
  • Published9 minutes ago

"I like a lot of them artists, but I thought it was crap."

Wayne Rooney's assessment of the 2026 World Cup final half-time show - delivered live on BBC Television - was blunt.

The show, which featured Madonna, BTS, Shakira and Justin Bieber, ran to 27 minutes and 22 seconds. Rooney, who played at three World Cups for England, was unimpressed.