Wayne Rooney's Heartfelt Confession: 'I'd Be Dead Without Coleen' Amid Addiction Struggle
Legendary footballer Wayne Rooney has candidly discussed his past struggles with alcohol, admitting that his wife, Coleen Rooney, was instrumental in saving his life. Rooney, renowned for his illustrious career with England and Manchester United, where he still holds the club's all-time scoring record, revealed the extent of his battle on the 'Rio Ferdinand Presents podcast'.
Rooney confessed to going to extreme lengths to conceal his drinking habits from his former manager, Sir Alex Ferguson. He recounted using eye drops and chewing gum to mask the signs before attending training sessions. His pattern often involved drinking for two consecutive days, attending training, performing well in weekend matches—even scoring multiple goals—only to return to another two-day drinking spree.
He described a period where he was
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