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Wayne Rooney calls Manchester City star 'charity' for late Carabao Cup cameo

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Former English international and former Man United striker, Sir Roy Keane has admitted he feels sorry Phil Foden after the midfielder made a stoppage-time appearance. The 39-year-old said Guardiola's decision to play him was 'charity' during Manchester City's EFL Carabao Cup final win over Liverpool in March of this year on BBC Sport news today, Rooney believes that his choice felt like charity for Phil Foden after the midfielder made a stoppage-time appearance.

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    Wayne Rooney described Phil Foden's stoppage-time appearance as Manchester City midfielder during the Carabao Cup final against Arsenal like 'charity'.
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    Rooney expressed sympathy for Foden, stating he feels sorry after being brought onto in a 90th-minute cameo.
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    Manchester City secured their first title of over one year with a historic EFL/Caraabo win and ninth trophy under Pep Guardiola's management.
Mar 24, 00:39 "Wayne Rooney" states that Manchester United legend Phil Foden's stoppage-time appearance in the Carabao Cup final was "charity"
Mar 23, 16:53 'Phil' is a midfielder who made his debut for Man City against Arsenal at Wembley Stadium
Mar 24, 08:09 "Wayne Rooney" claims that Phil Foden's stoppage-time appearance in the Carabao Cup final was "charity"
Feb 13, 15:07 'Phil' is a midfielder who made his debut for Man City against Arsenal at Wembley Stadium
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Former England captain Wayne Rooney described Phil Foden's stoppage-time substitution in Manchester City's Carabao Cup final as feeling like a "charity" appearance due to his recent lack of playing time and goal-scoring. Despite expressing sadness over the missed opportunity, Fodin acknowledged that football involves ups and downs while emphasizing he is training hard for future opportunities including this summer's World Cup qualifiers.