Wayne Rooney scores a superb goal in the match against the Manchester United legends


Wayne Rooney turned back the clock to score a free-kick for Manchester United in a legends match against Celtic at Old Trafford on Saturday.

Rooney's right-footed free-kick curled into the top corner to show he is still capable of magic after Joe Ledley had fouled Darren Fletcher.

The match ended 1-1, after Gary Hooper equalised for the visitors, and Celtic won 5-4 on penalties.

“It was special to be back at Old Trafford today for the legends game, and it's all for a good cause,” Rooney said after the match. “It was great to play here again.”

“The Manchester United Foundation is doing great work and has been involved for a long time and is a first-hand witness to the work they do. It's always good to donate any amount of time we can to try and help. It's a great cause.”

“It is important that we continue to do what we can, when we can, to support the Foundation and continue to put smiles on children's faces.”

United's XI also included Premier League title winners Ronny Johnsen, Mikael Silvestre, Michael Carrick, Antonio Valencia and Dimitar Berbatov.

Among the substitutes who came off the bench were Paul Scholes, Nicky Butt and Denis Irwin, with Bryan Robson managing the team.

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