English soccer legend Wayne Rooney spoke publicly for the first time Thursday about future Hall of Fame quarterback Tom Brady's criticism of him in the Prime Video series Built in Birmingham: Brady & the Blues.

Wayne Rooney said it was “very unfair” for NFL legend and Birmingham City co-owner Tom Brady to question his work ethic during his short spell at St Andrew's. Rooney, 39, was dismissed by Birmingham after just 15 matches and 83 days in charge. Under his leadership, the Blues managed just 10 points from a possible 45.

Tom Brady became a minority owner of Birmingham City FC in 2023, while Rooney was fired from his post with the team in early 2024