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Beckham is the 'richest man in British sport'

David Beckham in Berlin
David Beckham in Berlin Credit: Daniel Modjesch/DPA/Press Association Images

David Beckham is the richest British sportsman in the world as he tops the Sunday Times Sport Rich List(£).

The footballer who currently plays for Paris St Germain has amassed a personal fortune of £165 million, not including his wife's personal fortune of an estimated £35 million.

Wayne Rooney is currently the richest Barclay's Premier League player with a personal fortune of £51 million.

But both footballers are very far away from the world's richest sportsman - Tiger Woods, who is worth £570 million.

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Ferguson confirms Rooney to stay at Manchester United

Sir Alex Ferguson insists Wayne Rooney will still be at Manchester United next season.

Ferguson left Rooney out of the United line-up for Tuesday's Champions League defeat by Real Madrid, and since then it has been suggested that the Red Devils boss would be willing to accept an offer for the striker this summer.

Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson and Wayne Rooney last year
Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson and Wayne Rooney last year Credit: Mike Egerton/EMPICS Sport

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However, speaking ahead of Sunday's FA Cup quarter-final with Chelsea, Ferguson denied that was the case.

"He will be here next year, you have my word on that," he said.

Fergie hopes Rooney will come on and 'win the game'

Sir Alex Ferguson said the decision to leave Wayne Rooney out of the Manchester United team that faces Real Madrid tonight was a tactical one and hoped that the striker would come on and "win the game."

Go to ITV Football for the full quote.

Wayne probably needs a game or two to be honest with you...he'll probably come on in the second half and win the game for us hopefully.

– SIR ALEX FERGUSON, SPEAKING TO ITV'S GABRIEL CLARKE

You can read the starting line-ups, watch exclusive interviews with Sir Alex Ferguson and Jose Mourinho and see the match live on the ITV Football website

Coleen Rooney 'can't believe Wayne isn't starting'

Coleen Rooney has tweeted her shock at her husband Wayne not starting in Man United's game v Real Madrid.

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Don't know much about football, so not trying to say anything!! Was just excited to watch my husband play in a big game! Hopefully he will.

From @ColeenRoo on Twitter:

You can read the starting line-ups, watch exclusive interviews with Sir Alex Ferguson and Jose Mourinho and see the match live on the ITV Football website

No Rooney in Man U starting XI but game 1000 for Giggs

Rooney is on the bench for Man United tonight Credit: PA Wire

Wayne Rooney has been left out of Manchester United's starting XI against Real Madrid in the Champions League quarter second leg final tonight.

But Ryan Giggs starts, making it 1000th professional game.

You can read the starting line-ups, watch exclusive interviews with Sir Alex Ferguson and Jose Mourinho and see the match live on the ITV Football website

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Motorbike designed by Rooney sells for £43,250

A motorbike designed by Manchester United star Wayne Rooney has been sold at an auction in Chester.

Motorcycle designed by Manchester United star Wayne Rooney Credit: ITV Granada

Bonhams said the motorcycle sold for £43,250 to an anonymous bidder.

The motorbike was sold as part of Bonhams' Sports Memorabilia sale.

The Lauge Jensen bike features artwork of Rooney on its rear mudguard and has diamonds encrusted on it.

Coleen Rooney confirms she is having another boy

Coleen Rooney and her Manchester United striker husband Wayne have confirmed their second baby will be another boy.

The new arrival, due in the spring, will be a brother for the couple's three-year-old son Kai.

Mrs Rooney tweeted:

Wayne Rooney up for Ballon D'Or award

Wayne Rooney, Manchester United
Wayne Rooney was shortlisted alongside the likes of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo Credit: PA

Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney has been named on the shortlist for the 2012 Ballon D'Or - the award for the world's best football player.

He is the only Englishman to feature on FIFA's 23-man list for the second year running.

See the full list of nominations at ITV Football.

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