{
  "id": 14370435,
  "title": "Wayne Rooney accuses Lisandro Martinez of disrespecting his Manchester United teammates",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/14/wayne-rooney-accuses-lisandro-martinez-of-disrespecting-his",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-14T04:28:52.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/sport/wayne-rooney-accuses-lisandro-martinez-of-disrespecting-his-manchester-united-teammates-1.500709783"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Wayne Rooney has accused Lisandro Martinez of disrespecting his Manchester United teammates following United's 2-0 defeat to Atletico Madrid in the UEFA Champions League. After the match, Martinez publicly questioned the club's recruitment by defending coach Michael Carrick and fellow players, while hinting at broader issues within the organization. Rooney believed Martinez had taken the issue too far by bringing it into the public domain. While Rooney acknowledged Martinez's point about the need for investment, particularly in defense and attack, he questioned Martinez's own contributions and suggested his comments could backfire. Rooney also saw some positives in United's performance against Atletico, disagreeing with the notion that the display offered little encouragement. The incident highlights the tension surrounding Manchester United, as the club faces increased scrutiny over its results, recruitment, and direction. Currently, United sits in seventh place in the UCL standings and 13th in the Premier League following their first loss of the European campaign.",
  "summary": "Dubai: Wayne Rooney has criticised Lisandro Martinez for publicly questioning Manchester United’s recruitment, accusing the defender of disrespecting his teammates after their 2-0 defeat to Atletico Madrid in the UEFA Champions League. Martinez delivered a blunt assessment after the loss, defending the coach Michael Carrick and his fellow players while suggesting the club’s problems extended…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}