Wayne Rooney scored the first goal in his overseas career, at the end of the match his nose was broken (VIDEO)

The famous English striker of Washington DC United Wayne Rooney received a cut above his left eye and a broken nose in the MLS match against Colorado, which ended in a 2:1 victory for the capital team.

In the 33rd minute, Rooney scored his first goal in his overseas career, and in injury time he entered into a duel with Colorado defender Axel Sjoberg, during which he received a cut above his left eye and a broken nose. After the game, doctors gave the forward five stitches.

DC United is in last place in the Eastern Conference standings with 17 points from 18 matches.

Rooney is known for his performances for Everton, Manchester United and the England national team. Rooney made his debut with the Liverpool club in 2002 at the age of 16. In the summer of 2004, the footballer moved to Manchester United, and in July 2017 he returned to Everton.

As part of Manchester United, Rooney won the Champions League, the Europa League, became the champion of England five times, won the FA Cup three times and became the winner of the Club World Cup, he is the top scorer in the history of the club (253 goals in 559 matches).

Rooney has 119 appearances for the national team, scored 53 goals and is the top scorer in its history .