Off the PitchMirror FootballUnverified source· 18 Aug 2026
Rooney reveals nose surgery eight years after break
Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney has finally fixed the nose he broke in 2018.
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Who
Wayne Rooney
What
Had nose surgery
When
Last week
Where
On his nose
What happened. Wayne Rooney revealed on his new podcast that he underwent surgery to correct a broken nose he suffered in 2018 while playing for DC United.
- The 40-year-old delayed surgery for eight years.
- He has two plastic tubes in his nose, due out soon.
- Rooney says it's 'a little bit uncomfortable'.
“I had surgery on my nose last week. It's a little bit uncomfortable.”
— Wayne Rooney
Rooney now works in media, and the surgery marks a personal milestone after years of delay.
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