Wayne Rooney set to miss Match of the Day this weekend after landing new gig

WAYNE ROONEY will miss this weekend’s Match of the Day.

The former Manchester United star, 39, penned a lucrative contract with the Beeb earlier this year to become a regular on the show.

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Wayne Rooney has become a BBC regular this seasonCredit: Getty

Rooney debuted during the opening weekend of the season, as MOTD entered its post-Gary Lineker era.

This weekend, however, Wazza will not feature, as he has jetted to South Korea.

The ex-England captain is set to play in the Nexon Icons Match this Sunday.

Taking place at Seoul World Cup Stadium, the game will feature several legendary former footballers.

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The intriguing contest will see FC Spear, a team of attackers, take on Shield United, made up of defenders.

Rooney’s FC Spear are set to be managed by ex-Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger, while Rafa Benitez will be in charge of Shield United.

Wazza’s team-mates will include the likes of Gareth Bale, Ronaldinho and Eden Hazard.

While he will take on former Man Utd team-mates Rio Ferdinand, Michael Carrick and Nemanja Vidic.

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Wayne Rooney, Michael Carrick, Nemanja Vidic, and others at Incheon Airport.

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Rooney has travelled to South Korea alongside several other starsCredit: Instagram @iconsmatch_official

Stars were given a hero’s welcome from fans as they arrived at Incheon Airport.

Steven Gerrard was among the ex-pros that could be seen getting mobbed by supporters.

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In Rooney’s absence, Ashley Williams and Shay Given will be on Match of the Day duty back in the UK.

They will join host Mark Chapman, with Kelly Cates and Gabby Logan given this Saturday night off.

Photo of Wayne Rooney, England’s record goalscorer.

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Rooney is set to lace up his boots once againCredit: PA

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