LISBON: The most talked-about player at Euro 2004 ended his tournament by hobbling to the sidelines and out of the media glare he has been basking in for two weeks.
Wayne Rooney came to Portugal as a precocious 18-year-old with a reputation for a nasty temper and a liking for lollipops. He left as arguably the brightest talent in world football.
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