Washington: Former England and Manchester United star Wayne Rooney was arrested last month for being drunk and swearing in public and paid a $25 fine Friday, according to reports.
Court records showed that the 33-year-old Rooney was arrested by Metropolitan Washington Airport Authority at Dulles International Airport in Loudon County, Virginia, December 16 for cursing and intoxication, a misdemeanor for which he was released from custody on his own recognizance before paying the fine and court costs Friday.
The former England captain apparently was at the airport after a trip back from Saudi Arabia. He had posted a photo of himself December 14 from Riyadh at an event.
“We are aware of news reports indicating that Wayne Rooney was arrested in December,” DC United said in a statement issued to US media outlets. “We understand the media’s interest in this matter but believe this is a private matter for Wayne that DC United Will handle internally.”
Rooney, who retired from international football, is also serving a two-year UK drink driving ban stemming from a September 2017 arrest in England. Rooney signed for DC United last July and took the last-place Major League Soccer club into the playoffs in his first half-season with the squad.
Rooney was the centerpiece of United’s marketing campaign as the team opened a new stadium, the English star saying upon his arrival he looked forward to the challenge and enjoyed the relative anonymity afforded by suburban life in America.
