MANCHESTER UNITED legend Wayne Rooney has added yet another award to his illustrious legacy.
Wayne, 38, is United’s all-time record goalscorer and also held the same status for England when he broke Sir Bobby Charlton’s record in 2015 before Harry Kane overtook him last year.
Wayne Rooney attended an awards ceremony with his wife Coleen and son Kai
Manchester United legend Rooney joins fellow winner Fara Williams
Kai poses with his dad after he collected the prize
Coleen looked like she was having a great night with her hubby
The iconic striker has now received recognition from Legends of Football, an annual awards event held in association with the Nordoff and Robbins music therapy organization. Legends of Football brings together the worlds of music and football to honor the greatest names in the history of the game.
The ceremony this year honors Fara Williams, the most capped women’s footballer in England history and an ex-Everton great, and has been dubbed the “best night in the football social calendar” by Sir Alex Ferguson.
The Plymouth manager attended the gala at Grosvenor House in London alongside his wife Coleen and their son Kai, who is following in his dad’s footsteps at United’s academy.
Wayne said before he was presented with the gong: “I am delighted to receive the 2024 Legends of Football award.
“The award has been previously awarded to some of the biggest names in the game, to be recognised alongside all of them including some of my team-mates, opponents and footballing icons means a lot.
“Throughout my life and career, music has always been a massive influence and inspiration for me, and to see how Nordoff and Robbins use music to help people connect and communicate is truly special.
“I’m really looking forward to celebrating with Fara for a great night of football, music and fundraising.”
Other stars at the event, whch was hosted by Kelly Cates and Geoff Shreeves, included former England boss Roy Hodgson, Everton manager Sean Dyche and Lionesses star turned I’m A Celeb winner Jill Scott.
Rooney amassed a total of 253 goals and 139 assists in 559 appearances during his 13-year stint at United before his departure in 2017.
Kelly Cates and Geoff Shreeves are joined by Williams and Rooney
Everton legend Rooney is joined by current boss Sean Dyche
Roy Hodgson and wife Sheila were among the guests
England icon Jill Scott glammed it up on the red carpet
In 120 England caps, the legendary star scored 53 goals.
And now, following a string of strong outings with the Red Devils’ younger teams, Kai, 14, is winning over his dad’s supporters.
Of Wayne’s four kids, the youthful forward is the oldest; his younger brothers are Klay, Kit, and Cass.