Football legend Wayne Rooney celebrates 40th birthday with fans in Dubai

Renowned footballer Wayne Rooney, who turned 40 on Friday, celebrated his birthday at iconic Jumeriah Beach hotel along with a hundreds of fans amid fanfare.

He cut the cake in the presence of his fans and young football aspirants to mark the occasion.

He also narrated a few anecdotes and answered to the questions put up by young kids during an interactive session at the Football Escape pitch, where the kids played a soccer match.

Rooney, who is the highest scorer ever at the one of the most iconic club Manchester United, was speaking on the side lines of Football Escape programme held Jumeriah Beach Hotel.

Football Escapes programme offers young guests a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to train with football legends. This October, the hotel hosted exclusive football camps with legends of the game Rooney, Michael Owen, and Michael Dawson, promising an unforgettable experience for every young football fan.

This exciting school holiday experience invited budding footballers to train with Rooney and Dawson from Oct.20 to Oct.24, with Michael Owen taking the reins to help young players refine their penalty shots from Oct.27 to Oct.31.

These footballing legends will offer aspiring players top-tier coaching to help refine their skills while fostering a supportive and fun environment both on and off the pitch.

Designed for children aged 5 to 15 years, the camp caters to all skill levels, offering two hours of daily football training.