Wayne Rooney, Kevin Pietersen 'team up in business venture'

Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney and England cricketer Kevin Pietersen have reportedly joined together in a business service.

The England forward is thought to have put his money into a venture, which offers loans to small businesses that have been rejected by the banks.

It is understood that Rooney and Pietersen, who have also teamed up with Dragons' Den star Theo Paphitis, have contributed £200,000 each to the service, according to the Daily Mail.

The venture was created by former Bolton Wanderers director Ian Currie.