Hardest thing is knowing you're no longer at your best - Rooney
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- Category: Sports
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-05-01 01:44 UTC
- Sources: BBC Sport
Former England and Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney has spoken about the difficulties of knowing when it's time to retire from football. He believes this is one of the hardest things for a player to come to terms with.
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