Watch: Wayne Rooney tells a tale from airplane adventures with DC United

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Since his arrival at D.C. United last summer, Wayne Rooney has earned praise and respect for his humble approach to some of the less-glamorous aspects of life in MLS.


Despite his global fame and hefty fortune, the English superstar has declined special treatment, flying in coach and sharing hotel rooms on road trips just like his D.C. teammates, keeping an open mind about his new adventure in North America.


As it turns out, that’s led to some interesting interactions with fellow travelers.


Speaking to Sports Illustrated’s Grant Wahl, Rooney revealed how he pulled a light-hearted prank of sorts on an unsuspecting man sitting next to him on a flight last season: