Embattled Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney and wife Coleen issued a statement last night appealing for privacy as they attempt to save their marriage.
Rooney has been the subject of lurid headlines and stories all week after allegations that he slept with prostitutes while Coleen was pregnant were printed in tabloid papers last weekend.
The pair issued a statement saying that “the last six days have been extremely painful for us and our familiesâ€.
“It is impossible for us, as it would be for any family, to attempt to resolve any issues in the current media glare and against the backdrop of so many inaccurate and intrusive stories.
“We would therefore ask that the media now respects our privacy and the right of our family to discuss these matters in private,” they added.
It is believed that Rooney has not seen Coleen since returning from England’s 3-1 victory over Switzerland in Basle on Tuesday night.
The 24-year old striker is set to be in for a hostile reception at his former club, Everton, when Manchester United meet the Toffees at Goodison Park on Saturday lunchtime.
