Rooney receives Pundit of the Year award in London

Punch Nigeria · Gilbert Ekugbe · 2026-11-06 11:50 UTC

Former Manchester United and England captain, Wayne Rooney, has been named Pundit of the Year at the Broadcast Sport Awards in recognition of his work as a television football analyst.

Former Manchester United and England captain, Wayne Rooney, has been named Pundit of the Year at the Broadcast Sport Awards in recognition of his work as a television football analyst.

Rooney, 41, received the award at a ceremony attended by about 650 people from the sports broadcasting industry in London on Thursday.

The recognition follows his growing profile as a football pundit, particularly during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, where his straightforward analysis and humorous contributions attracted attention from viewers.

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