Wayne Rooney has hit back at Tom Brady's criticism of his work ethic at Birmingham City.
On his new BBC Sounds podcast, 'The Wayne Rooney Show', Rooney said Brady doesn't understand football well.
What happened?
Brady, a minority owner of Birmingham City, questioned Rooney's dedication in the club's Prime Video series.
Why it matters for Wayne Rooney
Rooney was appointed head coach in October 2023 but was sacked four months later after managing only two wins in 15 matches.
Rooney respects Tom Brady massively, calling him one of the greatest athletes of all time.
Birmingham City has since changed managers and is now performing well under new manager Chris Davies.
What comes next?
Birmingham City broke the League One record for points last season with 111 points.
The team has re-entered the Championship with ambitions of reaching the Premier League.
Rooney thinks Brady is unfair in his criticism, given that football players need rest.
Brady's experience is in the NFL, which has a different schedule and demands than football.
The controversy started when Brady called out Rooney's work ethic in the Prime Video series.
Rooney responded by saying Brady doesn't really understand football that well.
Birmingham City was taken over by Knighthead Capital in June 2023.
Brady bought a stake in the club two months later and controversially sacked manager John Eustace for Rooney.
Rooney had to leave the club after being replaced by Tony Mowbray, who also struggled.
The team has since found success under new manager Chris Davies.
Rooney's podcast, 'The Wayne Rooney Show', launches on Friday.
It will feature his thoughts on football and his experiences as a player and coach.