The 39-year-old Manchester United icon and current football manager was reportedly out with friends before being photographed in compromising circumstances. In the viral pictures, Rooney appeared to be passed out fully clothed on a chair and on a bed, while several young women posed around him, some making light of the situation.
The photos sparked immediate controversy, with critics accusing Rooney of recklessness and disrespect toward his family. Facing mounting pressure, Rooney broke his silence, issuing a public apology directed at his wife and children. “I made a mistake, and I want to apologize to my family and to Coleen,” he admitted. “I put myself in a situation I should never have been in, and I take full responsibility for it.”
While Rooney attempted to downplay the incident by emphasizing that nothing physical happened with the women, the damage was already done. For many fans, the apology felt all too familiar—another chapter in a long history of personal scandals that have haunted the former England captain.
The spotlight quickly shifted to Coleen Rooney, whose reaction left supporters devastated. According to sources close to her, Coleen was “deeply hurt and exhausted” by the recurring controversies. She reportedly broke down in tears when confronted with the images, feeling both humiliated and betrayed. Though she has publicly stood by her husband through previous scandals, insiders suggest this latest embarrassment has left her questioning how much more she can endure.
Fans expressed sympathy for Coleen on social media, with many branding her the true victim of Wayne’s actions. One user wrote: “Coleen has stood by him for years, but this is heartbreaking. She deserves so much better.” Another added: “Wayne may have apologized, but how many times does Coleen have to forgive him before enough is enough?”
This isn’t the first time Rooney has been caught in controversy. His marriage to Coleen, which began in 2008, has survived multiple scandals involving infidelity, drunken behavior, and public embarrassments. Despite their rocky past, Coleen has often portrayed an image of strength, choosing to protect her family and keep them together.
However, this latest incident seems to have tested her patience in a way fans haven’t seen before. Reports claim she has withdrawn from public appearances since the scandal broke, choosing instead to focus on her children and shield them from media scrutiny.
Whether Coleen decides to forgive Wayne again or not, one thing is certain: fans are losing faith in the football icon’s ability to change. His apology may have been sincere, but many believe the cycle of mistakes and regrets has repeated too many times.
As one fan bluntly put it online: “Apologies mean nothing if you keep making the same mistakes. Coleen deserves peace, not pain.”
For now, the world waits to see whether the Rooneys can weather yet another storm, or if this scandal marks the breaking point of one of football’s most famous marriages.
