Ferdinand labels Garnacho’s overhead kick ‘better than Rooney’s’

Rio Ferdinand firmly believes that Alejandro Garnacho’s sensational overhead kick vs. Everton is better than Wayne Rooney glorious effort against Manchester City in 2011.

Alejandro Garnacho 🤝 Wayne Rooney- outrageous overhead kicks 😍

Hang it in the Louvre. pic.twitter.com/OlAKY9Qgxk

— United Peoples TV (@UnitedPeoplesTV) November 27, 2023

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The Argentinian send the crowd in awe after a spectacular bicycle kick, which put his team in front after only 3 minutes and comparisons with Rooney were immediately placed on the table.

According to Ferdinand, his former teammates’ effort pales in comparison to what Garnacho managed to produce.

“Garnacho. One was off a shin pad, the other was off his boot. I’m sorry, Wazza.” the 45-year-old said.

“That goal is better than Rooney’s. He was running away from the goal, a bit further away from the goal, at an angle. It was unbelievable, breathtaking moment.”

The former Red Devils’ defender furthermore complimented the youngster, who has shown real class and courage over the past year.