US EditionRio Ferdinand Picks a Side in Virgil Van Dijk vs Wayne Rooney Row - 'I Think It's Brilliant'
Rio Ferdinand praises Virgil van Dijk's strong rebuttal to Wayne Rooney's claims about Liverpool's leadership amid six losses in seven matches.
- On Tuesday, Rio Ferdinand defended Virgil van Dijk on his podcast after the captain's public rebuttal and a face-to-face exchange with Wayne Rooney following the match.
- Earlier this year, Wayne Rooney questioned the leadership of Virgil van Dijk and Mohamed Salah after Liverpool lost five of six games in all competitions.
- But speaking after Saturday's 2-0 win, Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk said criticism had been over the top at times, accepted some responsibility for losing four of five games, and called Rooney's remark lazy.
- The handshake on live television came after Liverpool registered a crucial league victory as Virgil van Dijk and Wayne Rooney shook hands and appeared friendly despite earlier exchanges.
- With many platforms amplifying reaction, Virgil van Dijk urged ex-players and broadcasters to put difficult moments into perspective rather than magnify them.
21 Articles
21 Articles
Wayne Rooney's career just took a surprising turn
Having now watched Virgil van Dijk’s interview next to Wayne Rooney dozens of times, it’s not the words themselves that stand out but the gestures, expressions, and timing. First there is the knowing smile on Van Dijk’s face as he calls criticism of Liverpool’s start to the season “over the top” when speaking to Amazon Prime after their win over Real Madrid. Then there is the slight lift of the microphone from a smiling Rooney, who is clearly ea…
Wayne Rooney involved in awkward interview after Liverpool beat Real Madrid in Champions League
Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk and Wayne Rooney found themselves sharing the same pitch again on Tuesday night in an awkward interview.Days after a public exchange sparked by Rooney’s criticism of Liverpool’s senior figures, the two came face-to-face in a live Amazon Prime broadcast following Liverpool’s 1-0 win over Real Madrid at Anfield.Rooney had questioned the posture and leadership of Van Dijk and Mohamed Salah during Liverpool’s diffic…
Virgil van Dijk recently responded to Wayne Rooney's comments. The former Manchester United striker was extremely critical of Liverpool and their captain. On Tuesday evening, the confrontation escalated.
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 46% of the sources lean Left
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
