With the help of his wife, Runi quit alcohol

Wayne Rooney, former Manchester United striker, spoke about how his wife helped him overcome his struggle with alcohol addiction. This was reported by Euro-football.ru.

According to him, he had been drinking excessively since the age of 17, but because he had known his future wife since school days, she was always by his side. Rooney admitted that he would drink for several days, then score a goal in a match, and then return to drinking.

He said in a podcast that at 17, his wife Coleen noticed his condition was worsening and helped him control himself. Coleen noticed early and asked, "What are you doing?"

Rooney also mentioned that sometimes his wife's excessive care upset him, but it was precisely that care that has encouraged him to stay in control for 20 years. Thus, he emphasized that thanks to his wife's help and attention, he managed to overcome his alcohol addiction.

This story highlights the important role of family and the significance of support in a person's life.