Wayne Rooney opens up on medical condition that makes him 'struggle' in BBC studioManchester United icon Wayne Rooney has moved into punditry since his last managerial stint and has now given an insight into a surprise medical conditionView 2 Images Wayne Rooney is a regular guest on Match of the Day (Image: BBC)Manchester United icon Wayne Rooney has revealed that he is deaf in his left ear and discussed the challenges this presents. ‌He made the unexpected medical admission on a Match of the Day 'Behind the Scenes' programme, where he confessed the condition impacts his punditry work. Applauding the opening goal on Match of the Day, Rooney said: "When we talk about Manchester United's DNA, this is it. View 2 Images Wayne Rooney has moved into punditry since leaving management (Image: Simon Stacpoole/Offside, Offside via Getty Images)‌"Sprinting forward, we've seen so many Manchester United goals over the years exactly like this. "That performance is the best I've seen from a Manchester United team in a long, long time.

Source: Daily Mirror January 18, 2026 13:20 UTC