Wayne Rooney used to drink alcohol 'until almost passing out' during early Manchester United years

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Wayne Rooney used to drink alcohol 'until almost passing out' during his early years at Manchester United, the football legend has revealed.

Wayne Rooney used to drink alcohol "until almost passing out" during his early years at Manchester United, the football legend has revealed. Rooney, who joined Manchester United in 2004, told Rob Burrow's podcast that drinking alcohol offered him a "release" from the pressure of fame. "My release was alcohol when I was in my early 20s. I'd drink almost until I'd pass out," the former Man United captain said.

Asked about how he overcame challenges in his career, the former England captain said dealing with alcohol issues was one of the most difficult.

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