A series of shocking photos have gone viral on social media – showing him sleeping in a hotel room, surrounded by a group of young women.

The images, believed to have been taken at a private party in Manchester, have quickly sparked a public outcry. From social media to the British press, all eyes have been on Rooney – who was once a symbol of discipline and a model family after retiring from football.

According to a source close to Rooney, he was “deeply ashamed and remorseful” when he learned of the photos being released. During a phone call lasting more than an hour with his wife – Coleen Rooney – he was said to have cried and repeatedly apologized. “Wayne said he didn’t do anything wrong, he was just drunk and fell asleep, but that’s what disappointed Coleen the most,” the source revealed.

Coleen’s reaction left fans heartbroken. Instead of exploding in anger, she reportedly replied simply in a text message: “You’re making me explain to the kids again.” A light but bitter remark, quickly spread online as a symbol of quiet disappointment.

British newspapers immediately launched a series of articles, calling this “a new rift in the Rooney family” – which has suffered many storms. A media expert commented: “This story is not only a personal scandal, but also a tragedy of an icon who cannot escape the past.”

Meanwhile, fans were fiercely divided. Many expressed sympathy for Coleen, saying she “deserved peace” after many years of standing behind her husband, enduring all the pressure. But there were also opinions calling for tolerance, reiterating that Rooney “has changed a lot” since retiring and only “accidentally fell into an embarrassing situation”.

An old friend of Rooney shared: “Wayne does not deny that he lost control at the party. But what he fears most is losing the trust of Coleen – the only person who has always been by his side through all the storms.”

Until last night, Rooney’s representative remained silent, neither confirming nor denying the authenticity of the series of photos. But what is certain is that the image of him – a legend of Manchester United, a man who fought tirelessly on the pitch – has now collapsed because of a mistake in real life.

And while the media is scrambling to dissect the incident, people only see a quiet Coleen – no statements, no blame – just silence, like many times before. A silence that makes fans exclaim: “Perhaps, the greatest pain… is when people no longer want to talk.”