- Ex-England star Wayne Rooney was arrested for public intoxication and swearing charges
- The striker currently plies his trade in the United States where he plays for DC United
- His behaviours might cost him about £6m sponsorship deal as his wife Coleen is scared it might get worse when he quits playing football
Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney was allegedly arrested last month for drinking at the Dulles International Airport in Virginia.
The 33-year-old has been superb for his Major League Soccer side DC United - scoring 12 goals and six assists in 21 appearances since he joined them in 2018.
SunSport however reports that the former England forward is on the verge of losing a sponsorship deal around £6 million for the drunken case.
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The publication further revealed that Rooney has left his wife worried by his antics ahead of his retirement from club football.
Reports from the United States claims the former Everton star was arrested for public intoxication.
He was said to have reached a multi million dollar with marketing giant Octagon last summer — lining up a string of endorsements to push the “Team Rooney” brand.
The former England star also has tie-ups with Nike and bosses at America’s Major League Soccer — where he now plays with DC United.
The brands have now revealed that they are disappointed by the striker’s recent lapse, as they could turn their backs against the striker.
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A source said: “Both Wayne and Coleen know that advertisers will walk away if there’s any question marks over his behaviour. In the US, image is so important.”
Wayne triggered a door alarm and was said to have sworn at officials after mixing booze and sleeping pills on a 14-hour flight from Saudi Arabia.
Meanwhile, sources close to Coleen claims the 32-year-old has confided in her friends saying what what could possibly happen once he quits football.
"Coleen can’t help but worry about how Wayne will fill his time. He’s a nice lad, but a liability when he has a drink.
"She is always upset when he does something very public that humiliates her and the family. She knows she is being judged just as much as him. It’s something she can’t change and it drives her mad."
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Coleen is also said to find life mundane at their rented home in Bethesda, Maryland — a world away from her wag’s life in Cheshire — and is missing her family in Liverpool.
The source said: "Moving to America was supposed to be a fresh start, but Wayne’s behaviour has put them back in the spotlight. It also tarnished the family brand they’ve been working hard to build in the US."
Legit.ng recalls that the Wayne Rooney was planning to stage a return and captain the England national team against the USA.
Rooney's last game for the Three Lions was against Scotland at Hampden Park last year but the former Manchester United star will be looking forward to get a proper farewell match against the Americans.
He said at the time: "It was great that Gareth Southgate called me this week to tell me he wanted me back in the England squad for the upcoming matches. I really appreciated that.
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