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  "publishedAt": "2026-03-26T12:57:02.000Z",
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    "Premier League side requires fans to prove they own club merchandise to buy tickets for key fixture",
    "England star recalls emotional Thomas Tuchel phone call as defender feared World Cup hopes were over",
    "Kevin Keegan targeted by 'sick' social media hoax forcing health update amid cancer battle",
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  "textContent": "\n\n\n\nWayne Rooney has been handed some heartbreaking news after his son Kai revealed he will be out for the remainder of the season.\n\nThe Manchester United academy prospect released a statement on his social media account confirming the devastating news.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nThe 16-year-old wrote: \"Disappointed to be out for the rest of the season.\n\n\"Back stronger next pre-season.\"\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nTRENDING\n\nStories\n\nVideos\n\nYour Say\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nThe Manchester United prospect added a heart emoji to the message.\n\nWayne has been spotted watching his eldest son on several occasions during high-profile youth matches.\n\nMost recently, the United legend was spotted at Carrington as Kai played a pivotal role in the U16s winning the Premier League Shield Final trophy with a 2-0 victory over Burnley.\n\nHe was also present in the stands at Old Trafford to watch the U18s win 3-2, with Kai remaining as an unused substitute.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nBoth Wayne and Coleen Rooney cheered from the hospitality seats as Kai made his stadium debut for the U18s in a 2-1 win over Derby and again as Kai came off the bench to provide an assist in a 6-1 victory over Derby County.\n\nKai had been impressing coaches with his form before the injury after being called up for the under-18s side in January this year.\n\nHe has scored twice in seven competitive games despite being the youngest player on the side.\n\nLast weekend, the youngster played for both the U16S and U18S against Blackburn Rovers on the same day, scoring in both matches.\n\n### LATEST SPORT NEWS\n\n\n\n\n  * Premier League side requires fans to prove they own club merchandise to buy tickets for key fixture\n  * England star recalls emotional Thomas Tuchel phone call as defender feared World Cup hopes were over\n  * Kevin Keegan targeted by 'sick' social media hoax forcing health update amid cancer battle\n\n\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nKai netted two goals and two assists for the U16s in the first half alone before being promoted to the U18 game for the second half.\n\nEarlier in the month, he scored a four-goal haul in the Premier League Cup semi-final against Norwich.\n\nHe will now face an extended period on the sidelines after picking up an injury.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nThe sideline spell comes as Kai approaches a key career milestone, becoming eligible for a professional contract at Manchester United next season.\n\nEarlier this month, he signed with super agent Triple S Sports, who has been his father's long-term football agent since he was 17.\n\nThe agency also represents United defender Harry Maguire, Everton's James Garner and Wayne's 22-year-old cousin, Jake Rooney.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n**Our Standards: The GB News Editorial Charter**",
  "title": "Wayne Rooney's son suffers devastating setback to footballing career"
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