Wayne Rooney to front new BBC football trivia series | OneFootball

Wayne Rooney is set to return to the BBC with a new football trivia series, a visualised podcast titled 'Can You Beat Wayne Rooney?'. According to Goal.com, the Manchester United and England great will face celebrity challengers as his knowledge is put to the test.

Comedian Alex Brooker will host, with episodes available on BBC Sport’s YouTube channel and BBC iPlayer. The tone marks a shift from Rooney’s recent punditry, focusing on head-to-head battles built around memory and expertise.

The project follows his recent documentary series 'The Real Rooneys', and comes after The Rooney Show ended in July. The new format aims to mine the game’s archives to trigger stories and debate.

The concept appears to draw inspiration from a viral exchange with Erling Haaland. Rooney had vowed to row across New York’s Hudson River if Norway beat Brazil in a World Cup fixture, and he followed through after a 2-1 win, highlighting the competitive streak that defined his career.

Rooney has said he will not take the contest lightly, describing himself as competitive in everything from football to paddle and golf, and pointing to that Hudson River challenge. He added that the podcast has been shaped to tap into that edge, with strong guests, plenty of laughs and football chat designed to spark memories from dressing rooms and big matches.

Source: Goal.com

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