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Man United legend Wayne Rooney makes stunning claim about “absolute disgrace” Carlos Tevez

Man United legend Wayne Rooney has made an incredible claim about "absolute disgrace" Carlos Tevez despite their sensational partnership.

Published: Tuesday, 6 October 2026 at 6:30 PM
Man United legend Wayne Rooney makes stunning claim about “absolute disgrace” Carlos Tevez
Key Things to Know
  • Wayne Rooney called former teammate Carlos Tevez an absolute disgrace and the worst trainer he had ever seen.
  • Rooney stated players and staff accepted Tevez's training habits because he always gave full energy on the pitch.
  • Rooney reflected on playing alongside Dimitar Berbatov, Tevez, and Cristiano Ronaldo under former manager Sir Alex Ferguson.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney labeled his former teammate Carlos Tevez as the worst trainer he had ever seen, calling him an absolute disgrace in training sessions. Speaking on the Stick to United podcast alongside Dimitar Berbatov, Rooney explained that despite Tevez's poor training habits, the squad and manager Sir Alex Ferguson accepted it because the Argentine forward consistently gave maximum energy during actual matches.

Rooney also reflected on United's forward line, noting how signings like Berbatov maintained high competition alongside himself, Tevez, and Cristiano Ronaldo. He recalled driving Tevez to the airport despite the language barrier, while stating he had the strongest banter and personal relationship with Ronaldo.

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