Wayne Rooney has followed through on his promise to take part in a Viking Row on the Hudson River after Norway's surprise run to the World Cup quarter-finals. The former England captain was joined by fellow ex-players Micah Richards and Joe Hart for the challenge.
The outing appeared to take a painful turn when Rooney suggested he had hurt his thigh during the row. The moment added an awkward twist to what was meant to be a light-hearted payoff after Norway's impressive tournament showing.
Rooney's pledge had been linked to Erling Haaland and Norway's World Cup performance, with the row taking place once that promise came due. Set on the Hudson River, the event turned a football prediction into a physically demanding spectacle.
With Richards and Hart alongside him, Rooney completed the challenge despite the apparent discomfort. The river row capped off an unusual football-related bet and underlined just how much attention Norway's unexpected progress had attracted.
