Wayne Rooney highlighted his enduring football talent on Saturday with an exceptional free kick for Manchester United during a legends match against Celtic at Old Trafford. Rooney, celebrated for his goal-scoring skills throughout his career, executed a remarkable right-footed shot from the set-piece, bending the ball into the top corner. This spectacular moment followed a foul on Darren Fletcher by Celtic’s Joe Ledley, giving Rooney the ideal chance to recreate his former brilliance.
The match concluded with a 1-1 draw after Gary Hooper scored an equalizer for Celtic. The game went to penalties, where Celtic won 5-4 in the shootout.
Manchester United’s lineup featured Premier League champions and familiar faces like Ronny Johnsen, Mikael Silvestre, Michael Carrick, Antonio Valencia, and Dimitar Berbatov. Notable legends Paul Scholes, Nicky Butt, and Denis Irwin also played, with Bryan Robson managing the team.
On the same day in League One, Wrexham continued their unbeaten streak with a decisive 3-0 win over Shrewsbury Town at home, strengthening their position at the top of the table. Goals from Ollie Palmer, Elliot Lee, and Jack Marriott secured the victory, putting Wrexham ahead of Stockport and Birmingham City, who are in second and third place, respectively.
Wrexham’s progress reflects the ambitions of their celebrity co-owners, Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney, who aim to see the club advance to the Premier League. The team has made impressive strides, achieving consecutive promotions from the National League to League One. During the game, fan-favorite Paul Mullin, who came on in the second half, nearly added to the score with two promising chances. This win marks another significant step in Wrexham’s journey as they aim for higher achievements in English football.
