The FA do not currently plan to donate any proceeds from Wayne Rooney's return to the international fold to his charity – despite the match being directly named after his foundation.
England's friendly against the United States at Wembley is officially called the 'Wayne Rooney Foundation International', but it has emerged that none of the gate receipts will be passed on to add to the fundraising efforts.
As revealed by The Times, the only direct money for the foundation will come from bucket collections inside the stadium, while the expected £3million in ticket sales will not be donated to Rooney's cause.
Fans will be encouraged to donate via texts and on the website, and the FA are also planning to donate the players' shirts from the match to Rooney's charity.
The DC United striker is expected to come on for the final few minutes of the match, collecting his 120th England cap in the process.
News that the gate receipts will be kept by the FA may put the governing body under pressure to make a financial donation, with the match fast approaching.
A similar situation occurred ahead of last Saturday's rugby match between Wales and Scotland in Cardiff.
The 'Doddie Weir Cup' clash raised money for the former lock's motor neurone disease charity, but after both unions had been criticised for not passing on any gate receipts, it was announced that a six-figure sum would be directly donated.
Rooney's foundation makes money for children's charities and has a goal of raising a total of £5m to give out elsewhere.
In its first year, the Wayne Rooney Foundation has already handed out £1m after raising huge sums at the Manchester United legend's testimonial in 2016.
The charity's accounts also state that it gave £250,000 to Alder Hey Children's Charity, the same to Claire House Children's Hospice and the NSPCC, and £202,000 to the We Love Manchester Emergency Fund following the terrorist attack at the Manchester Arena.
sitaring
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119 England appearances scoring 53 goals against, mainly, mediocre opposition. To award this 'man' a 120th International 'Cap' cheapens the accolade.
Care to show us your contributions to your country, champ?
ballstarlove
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What do the FA do well ? FA.
campusso
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What do the FA do well ? FA.
Tommylus
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To the England fans slating Wayne Rooney, shame on you, he has never shirked wearing that jersey, show the lad some decency.
segeacion
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This just gets more embarrassing and hilarious by the day. DM makes it worse publicising it at length on a day by day play.
Dianaa
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So basically, the FA are using this occasion and therefore, Rooney's charities to line their own pockets. Wembley would be half empty if this was just a normal friendly as nobody's really interested in a meaningless game against the USA. This shouldn't be happening anyway, there are promising young players who should be getting an opportunity in this type of game. Record goal scorer or not, Rooneys tournament record from 2006 onwards for England was atrocious and England have looked ten times better since he retired. Maybe Peter Shilton would like a go in goal while we're at it.
ambulance
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The whole thing is an embarrassment. A serial cheater gets awarded. The current crop laugh at him, he's not got the moral standards of Keane et al.
Loveneuer
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They could call it brand Beckham charity, they always say charity begins at home
Brunoso
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Putting Rooney and the cap issue aside the match is billed as raising money for children's foundation.. The FA cashing in on this is at detriments to children ( our countries future ) ! Our country and organisations within it are technically run by accountants, And as we all know, Accountants know the price of everything and the value of nothing.. Absolute farce ,, they should hang their heads in shame .. Greedy ba.....s
iodineer
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Disgusting both the FA and Mr Rooney should be ashamed of themselves
Vincenter
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So why did Rooney not hold a charity match in which he plays with other "legends" Scholes etc etc with it clear what the gate money goes to ? This stinks and Rooney should not accept a cap under these circumstances. Hopefully anybody planning to buy a ticket will now stay at home.
varnish
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Greedy bas...kets! Game's a farce anyway.
typhoon
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That's it, hit the fans again. They've already paid tickets and travel and you get the buckets out guilt tripping them as you mug them of their change.
buging
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This has just got to be with the most pointless and meaningless friendly in the history of football.
jobbes
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Hopefully the gate sales goes towards fixing the pitch!
winterse
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119 England appearances scoring 53 goals against, mainly, mediocre opposition. To award this 'man' a 120th International 'Cap' cheapens the accolade.
mountains
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This whole thing is just a bit daft. Rooney was an excellent England International but that is in the past. Fair enough if he wants some sort of exhibition match for his charity but it shouldn't be an 'International friendly' just a charity game. And the money should go to the charity!
childhood
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Everything falling into place as expected. Personally have no desire to watch the game. It's show business.
Yamahai
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So one has to ask, what is the point?
idleness
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Absolute shambles. But it is the FA, so it's about normal.
Tmac01
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If true, shame on the FA. English football needs a new image - a more compassionate image. The game is awash with money and excess. Both Alder Hey Children's hospital and Claire House Children's Hospice are worthy causes.
whykallar
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Rooney should file suits against FA, why named it after his foundation, and yet nothing to be share? boycott the game Rooney 😀😀😎 Winter and Christmas holiday will take their lion share amongst the big boys, because nobody is going to audit them 😀😀😀😎
Nesaiknruy_Legend
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FA are corrupt, why help when you're not making money is their moto....They probably asked for a cut the scumbags...
AritBayen
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What a way to disrespect a legend he has done so much for club and country but never got the respect he deserve shame on English FA