A history of red cards and losing his temper? No problem.
Occasional off-field misbehaviour, including marital infidelity? That’s OK.
Father interviewed by police about alleged match fixing? Can overlook that.
Wayne Rooney's chequered personal history has the football purists wringing their hands in dismay. But when it comes his global marketability, the sometimes-dubious exploits of the Manchester United star can actually serve to enhance his appeal.
As the Liverpool-born striker prepares to enter his late 20's (he turns 26 on October 24), he shows few signs of growing up, despite almost a decade as a professional and more than eight years as an England international.
It is probably a fair bet to assume that during his post-playing career that Rooney's maturity and wisdom will be comparable to that of Paul Gascoigne and the late George Best. Full story...
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Occasional off-field misbehaviour, including marital infidelity? That’s OK.
Father interviewed by police about alleged match fixing? Can overlook that.
Wayne Rooney's chequered personal history has the football purists wringing their hands in dismay. But when it comes his global marketability, the sometimes-dubious exploits of the Manchester United star can actually serve to enhance his appeal.
As the Liverpool-born striker prepares to enter his late 20's (he turns 26 on October 24), he shows few signs of growing up, despite almost a decade as a professional and more than eight years as an England international.
It is probably a fair bet to assume that during his post-playing career that Rooney's maturity and wisdom will be comparable to that of Paul Gascoigne and the late George Best. Full story...
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