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'I'm not doing it for the money': Wayne Rooney reveals why he is pursuing punditry career after impressive World Cup BBC stint - and admits he may never return to the dugout again

Rooney is now an established Match of Day pundit and impressed with his forthright views during the summer's World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico.

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  • Primary source: Daily Mail
  • Published: Sep 24, 2026, 6:21 AM UTC
  • Coverage area: Sports
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