I'd have done the same to get him sent off - 20 years since Rooney's red card

BBC Sport Wednesday 01 July 2026, 05:31 UTC 1 min read

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Former England striker Wayne Rooney talks about his red card in the 2006 World Cup quarter-final against Portugal, and the reaction of his then teammate Cristiano Ronaldo.

Rooney (PERSON) England (LOCATION) Wayne Rooney (PERSON) the 2006 World Cup (EVENT) Portugal (LOCATION) Cristiano Ronaldo (PERSON)

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