Wayne Rooney set to miss Match of the Day this weekend after landing new gig

Published on September 12, 2025 at 05:56 PM
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WAYNE ROONEY will miss this weekend’s Match of the Day.

The former star, 39, with the Beeb earlier this year to become a regular on the show.

Wayne Rooney holding a BBC Sport microphone.Wayne Rooney has become a BBC regular this season

Rooney debuted during the opening weekend of the season, as MOTD entered its post- era.

This weekend, however, Wazza will not feature, as he has jetted to South Korea.

The ex- captain is set to play in the this Sunday.

Taking place at Seoul World Cup Stadium, the game will feature several legendary former footballers.

The intriguing contest will see FC Spear, a team of attackers, take on Shield United, made up of defenders.

Rooney’s FC Spear are set to be managed by ex-Arsenal boss , while will be in charge of Shield United.

Wazza’s team-mates will include the likes of , and .

While he will take on former Man Utd team-mates , and .

Wayne Rooney, Michael Carrick, Nemanja Vidic, and others at Incheon Airport.Rooney has travelled to South Korea alongside several other stars

Stars were given a hero’s welcome from fans as they arrived at Incheon Airport.

was among the ex-pros that could be seen .

In Rooney’s absence, and Shay Given will be on duty back in the UK.

They will join host , with and given this Saturday night off.

Photo of Wayne Rooney, England’s record goalscorer.Rooney is set to lace up his boots once again

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