Former Manchester United and England captain, Wayne Rooney, has been named Pundit of the Year at the Broadcast Sport Awards in recognition of his work as a television football analyst.
Rooney, 41, received the award at a ceremony attended by about 650 people from the sports broadcasting industry in London on Thursday.
The recognition follows his growing profile as a football pundit, particularly during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, where his straightforward analysis and humorous contributions attracted attention from viewers.
One of his most memorable moments came when he openly criticised the tournament’s final half-time show, featuring Madonna, BTS, Shakira and Justin Bieber.
“I like a lot of them artists, but I thought it was crap,” Rooney said live on BBC Television on Friday, describing the 27-minute performance.
His blunt assessment surprised some viewers, including fellow pundit Joe Hart, but his honest approach and sense of humour helped establish his
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