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Rich Jones

Wayne Rooney launches expletive-ridden rant at official as he takes aim at MLS

England legend Wayne Rooney launched a furious blast at the MLS as DC United were beaten at Vancouver Whitecaps on Sunday night.

Rooney, who will depart America to head to Derby County in January, launched a furious outburst at the fourth official after being substituted in the 72nd minute.

He was seen screaming "Every f****** game" at the official before he eventually headed to the bench, appearing to be angry at the level of officiating in the American top flight.

He then took aim at travel arrangements in the league immediately after the game, complaining about their 12-hour trip back from Canada ahead of a midweek clash with New York Red Bulls.

Rooney tweeted: “Gutted about result last night. We deserved more. Looking forward to a 12 hour travel day which could be done in 6 but hey this is mls. We will get ready for red bulls Wednesday. #Charterflights #msl.”

Rooney launched an expletive-ridden rant at the fourth official after being substituted (Youtube)

The MLS primarily opt to use commercial flights for journeys between fixtures, rather than charter flights Rooney became accustomed to during his days with Everton , Manchester United and England.

Rooney has impressed on the field in Washington since making the move to DC United from Everton in July 2018, scoring 23 times.

Rooney was still furious as he made his way back to the bench (Youtube)

But he announced his shock return to England last month, penning a deal as play-coach at Derby County on an 18-month contract.

He will head to the Championship club in the New Year once the MLS campaign draws to a close after signing a £100,000-a-week deal.

Rooney will return to England to join Derby County as player-coach in January (Adam Hughes / SWNS)

Rooney will also wear the No.32 shirt at Derby as a result of the club striking a controversial sponsorship deal with betting firm 32Red.

After their 1-0 defeat in Canada, DC United are fourth in the Eastern Conference but still on course to make the play-offs to try and reach the finals series before Rooney's departure.

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