During a Manchester United legends friendly match against Celtic, Wayne Rooney showed glimpses of his former self by scoring an excellent free-kick.
The match ended 1-1, but Celtic triumphed 5-4 on penalties against United. Rooney’s breathtaking goal brought the memories of him back, but his words about Celtic were equally touching.

Rooney’s Admiration for Celtic
Prior to the match, Rooney was given a Celtic shirt with his number on it, and he was asked about his love for the Scottish side.
Rooney also said, ‘Celtic is one of the teams that has always interested me, and I always wanted them to win,’ but he also mentioned that he wanted to play for Celtic at one point in his career but never had the opportunity to do so.
🏴 Wayne Rooney, at 38 years old, scores Manchester United's first free-kick goal at Old Trafford in two years. 😅🎯
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He also talked about his games against Celtic, praising their fans and the Champions League atmosphere they created.
In a previous report from Sportsbuddy, Flying Eagles striker Mohamed Tijani admits Wayne Rooney was one of the key factors that made him sign for Plymouth Argyle.
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Long-Standing Affection and Charity Support

This is not the first time Rooney has expressed his love for the club; he has been supporting Celtic, and even his children wear Celtic kits.
The Legends match, apart from being a pleasant walk down memory lane, grossed nearly £1 million for the Manchester United Foundation, which Rooney lauded for its work in helping youths.
His skills and also the words he said about Celtic gave a sentimental outlook to the charity match, enabling the fans to remember Rooney as not only a skilled player but also as a sensitive person.