In 2004, I remember how Rooney exploded into the Euro Cup scene and had everyone including tennis champions and movie stars alike talking football. So naturally, Rooney mania in 2006 built up to a frenzy until he was terribly injured and the headlines turned from his goals to his oxygen chamber aided recovery. By the time World cup 2006 came around, Cristiano Ronaldo had overshadowed Rooney's fast and furious play.
I am secretly hoping that Rooney gets to shine at this World Cup. Tonight though, US marks him as their most tightly kept prisoner. And a fumbled keeper save almost ruined the World Cup for me.
We'll see what happens next.
