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Man Utd bans Wayne Rooney's son from wearing sponsor boots

Manchester United has banned 16-year-old Kai Rooney, son of the legendary footballer, from wearing his sponsored Puma boots, requiring him to wear the academy's standard uniform instead. The player's father has supported this decision, deeming it fair.


Man Utd bans Wayne Rooney's son from wearing sponsor boots

All academy players must wear the same shoes because there are players from neighborhoods who cannot afford a specific pair. Therefore, I believe this equality is a good thing. However, he has played with the under-18 team a few times and can wear his own shoes there. Manchester United has prevented promising academy player Kai Rooney (16), the son of the club's legend and all-time top scorer Wayne Rooney, from wearing the Puma boots he has been sponsored by since the age of 12. Kai joined United's academy at 11 and plays for the under-19 team this season. Nevertheless, his father is happy with the club's decision, saying: 'He is under contract with Puma, but when he plays for the Manchester United under-16 team, he does not wear the sponsored boots, and I like that. To be fair to him,'