Footballer Wayne Rooney Announces Retirement, To Manage Derby County

British footballer and former Manchester United star Wayne Rooney on January 15 announced his retirement from professional career. Rooney will now "fully focus" on managing Derby County Football Club where he was appointed as coach in November 2020. Reportedly, the 35-year-old footballer has signed a two-and-half-year deal with Derby. Rooney, with over 700 professional appearances for England and Manchester United, also charts as their all-time leading goal scorer.