Wayne Rooney debuts a slimmer look at the London premiere of his new Disney+ family series.

Wayne and Coleen Rooney began dating as teenagers in Croxteth and married in Italy in June 2008. Their eldest son, Kai, is pursuing his own football ambitions.
Rooney said his television work is not about the money but gives him a goal to pursue; he added that he may not manage again and needs to look to the future.
Rooney broke his nose first in a 2015 FA Cup match against Preston North End and again while playing for DC United against Colorado Rapids. He said he put off surgery for years and had the procedure after the 2026 World Cup.
The couple’s four sons did not attend the series’ VIP screening in London.
Wayne and Coleen Rooney debuted their new Disney+ series The Real Rooneys at a London premiere, with Wayne drawing attention for his noticeably slimmer appearance. Yahoo reported the 10-part documentary launches September 24, following the couple and their four sons through family life and careers. Wayne denied using weight-loss injections, crediting hard work and exercise for his transformation.
Beyond his weight loss, Wayne revealed he recently had nasal surgery to fix breathing problems from two broken noses suffered during his football career. OK! reported that Coleen encouraged the procedure partly because of his snoring. The series arrives as Wayne moves forward from his dismissal as Plymouth Argyle manager and expands into media work.
Wayne and Coleen began dating as teenagers growing up in Croxteth and married in Italy in June 2008. News.com.au noted the couple now opens their family life to the world in their new series. Their eldest son, Kai, is pursuing his own football ambitions, following in his father's legendary footsteps.
The 10-part series gives fans an all-access look at the family's daily life and professional ventures. AOL reported the documentary premiered on September 24, offering viewers insight into how the Rooneys navigate fame, family, and their next chapters beyond football.
Wayne first broke his nose in a 2015 FA Cup match against Preston North End. He suffered a second break while playing for DC United against Colorado Rapids. OK! reported he delayed surgery for years before finally undergoing the procedure after the 2026 World Cup to fix breathing problems through one nostril.
At the premiere, Wayne addressed his slimmer look directly, denying he used weight-loss injections. OK! noted he credited hard work and exercise for his transformation. Coleen revealed she had encouraged the nasal surgery partly because of his snoring, combining health and comfort concerns.
After being dismissed as Plymouth Argyle manager, Wayne is redirecting his career toward television and media work. The Chronicle reported he emphasized that his television work is not about money but gives him a goal to pursue moving forward. He suggested he may not manage another football club.
Wayne stated he needs to look to the future beyond football management. The Real Rooneys documents this new chapter, showing how the family adapts as Wayne trades the dugout for the screen. The series provides a window into how the legendary footballer is building his post-management life.
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