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  "id": 9525099,
  "title": "Wayne Rooney reveals why he had nose job, denies weight-loss jabs",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/24/wayne-rooney-reveals-why-he-had-nose-job-denies-weight-loss-jabs-9525099",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-24T08:56:40.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch Nigeria",
    "slug": "punch-nigeria",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/wayne-rooney-reveals-why-he-had-nose-job-denies-weight-loss-jabs/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Wayne Rooney has addressed speculation about his recent slimmer appearance, stating that he has been working hard to lose weight through exercise, rather than resorting to weight-loss injections. The former England captain revealed to the Daily Mail that his wife, Coleen, had encouraged him to undergo surgery on his nose. Rooney explained that the procedure was not solely for cosmetic reasons, but rather due to his snoring and difficulty breathing through one side of his nose, which he had broken twice during his football career. Coleen's motivation for the surgery stemmed from Rooney's snoring, which had been a source of frustration for her. The couple's new Disney+ series, The Real Rooneys, provides an insight into their family life and careers, featuring their four sons and Rooney's transition away from football management and increased media work.",
  "summary": "Former England captain Wayne Rooney has revealed he had surgery on his nose for breathing issues and denied using weight-loss injections for his new look. Read More: https://punchng.com/wayne-rooney-reveals-why-he-had-nose-job-denies-weight-loss-jabs/",
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        "outlet": "Punch",
        "title": "Wayne Rooney reveals why he had nose job, denies weight-loss jabs",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/24/wayne-rooney-reveals-why-he-had-nose-job-denies-weight-loss-jabs",
        "published": "2026-09-24T08:40:41.000Z"
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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."
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