Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney has described a Ghanaian politician’s joke aimed at captain Harry Maguire as “crazy.”
In recent months, 29-year-old Maguire has frequently been the target of jeers and harsh criticism.
The English defender became a topic of conversation in Ghana’s parliament after MP Issac Adongo referred to Mahamudu Bawumia as “economic Maguire.” Adongo compared Bawumia’s performance to Maguire’s recent struggles at Manchester United.
However, Rooney has now addressed the incident.
The former England striker said in his column for The Times, “On social media this week, I saw someone in the Ghanaian parliament making fun of Harry Maguire.” It was crazy because Harry has been outstanding at this World Cup.
“I predicted he would do well—because he always does well for England and never lets Gareth Southgate down.” “He is simply a very good defender with a strong mentality.”