The mischievous spirit remains even after retirement.

The British 'The Sun' reported on the 1st (Korean time) that "Wayne Rooney has recently been in controversy for his mischievous behavior. He was caught urinating in public while intoxicated." It was also reported that "he even urinated in public while wearing a suit, seemingly indifferent to getting photographed at a party."

Rooney showcased his versatility with powerful long-range shots, dribbling ability, and outstanding soccer intelligence. He scored 253 goals and provided 139 assists in 559 matches for Manchester United, becoming the club's all-time leading scorer. Along with these accomplishments, he lifted 17 trophies, including five Premier League titles and one UEFA Champions League title.

Rooney, who rose to fame as a world-class striker, contrasts with expectations as a coach, as his coaching career has been below par compared to his playing days. So far, his record as a coach stands at 46 wins, 44 draws, and 87 losses, significantly falling short of expectations.

In 2017, as he entered the twilight of his playing career, Rooney left Manchester United to return to Everton. He later played for D.C. United in the Major League Soccer (MLS) before announcing his retirement in 2021 with Derby County. Upon retirement, Rooney began his coaching career, starting as an assistant coach at Derby County before officially becoming the head coach in January 2021.

However, he was dismissed after failing to prevent the team's relegation to the third division in the 2021-2022 season. Following that, he took the head coach position at D.C. United, but did not achieve notable success, and in October 2023, he became the head coach of Birmingham City. However, struggles continued at Birmingham, with the team losing significant points under Rooney's management and ultimately getting relegated after the season ended.

Despite ongoing failures, Plymouth Argyle, a second division team, selected Rooney as their head coach. This time, the results did not change. Plymouth recorded 4 wins, 6 draws, and 13 losses (18 points) in the league, remaining at the bottom. Ultimately, the club decided to part ways with Coach Rooney.

Beyond his soccer-related life, Rooney's mischievous spirit attracts attention. Known as the troublemaker on the field during his playing days, he dealt with various personal life rumors. While relatively quiet later in his playing career and as a coach, this mischievous spirit was recently captured.

'The Sun' noted, "Rooney was captured urinating in public after watching a boxing match and enjoying food and drinks at a restaurant. He shocked everyone by suddenly urinating against a wall while out with friends at a bar." It was also reported that "after the public urination, Rooney approached a friend with a smile on his face."

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