Wayne Rooney sounds warning over 'Americanisation' of football and rising ticket pricesEngland and Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney believes English football is becoming too gimmicky - and is turning off working class people when it comes to going to matchesView 2 Images Wayne Rooney believes the American influence on English football is driving supporters out of the game. (Image: (Photo by Ryan Browne/Shutterstock))Wayne Rooney believes the American influence on English football is driving supporters out of the game. England and Manchester United legend Rooney reckons the 'Americanisation' of the national sport is ruining it for working class people. Rooney admits rising ticket prices in England are a reflection of how much supporters pay for them in the United States for sporting events. ‌Rooney recalls a bizarre incident at Old Trafford during his playing days which made him fear for the direction football was heading in.

Source: Express February 24, 2026 11:42 UTC