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Most Expensive Soccer Player, Wayne Rooney, Celebrates In Dubai

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Soccer star Wayne Rooney may not be as internationally famous as David Beckham or even Cristiano Ronaldo but Rooney, who plays for Manchester United, has something they don't, the title of world's most expensive soccer player. After a series of negotiations which nearly had him setting off for greener pastures, Rooney has received an £8million-a-year pay rise to stay with his team.

The Daily Mail reports that Rooney and his wife Colleen went to Dubai to celebrate, spending a few days on vacation in the seven star Burj Al Arab, one of the world's most lavish hotels. The Daily Mail has pictures of the pair relaxing in the hotel pool. The trip raised eyebrows because Rooney's teammates were playing back at home (he's currently on the injured list); and because the couple also left their baby at home, fueling speculation that the trip was also a little much-needed marital repair.

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Soccer Players To Brave A Kitchen With Marco Pierre White

by Deidre Woollard (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Dining, Events, Sports

There seems to be an undeniable link between soccer and cooking in England. Gordon Ramsay was a soccer player and now England's first celebrity chef, Marco Pierre White, will be presiding over a unique cooking contest featuring top players. Three players from Manchester United, Wayne Rooney, Ryan Giggs and Rio Ferdinand will be cooking a three-course meal on November 26. The event will take place at Old Trafford Football Stadium in Manchester, England and will include a champagne reception and a judging of which course was best. It will cost £275 per person. Marco Pierre White is famous for his temper and though he has mellowed in recent years it should still be an entertaining evening.

[via The Guardian]

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