As David Moyes' tenure at West Ham United looks likely to draw to a close, with his contract set to expire at the end of the 2023-24 Premier League season, speculation is mounting about his potential successor.
This was generally regarded as the first time in football history that a manager had accused one of their players of libel, and Rooney spoke of his regret over his role in muddying their relationship.
Wayne Rooney was sued by David Moyes after his acrimonious departure from Everton, with the Manchester United great accusing the former boss of leaking details of a private conversation between them