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Wayne Rooney's wife Coleen 'berates football star in furious phone call' after airport arrest

Wayne Rooney and his wife Coleen (file photo) (Picture: Getty Images)

Wayne Rooney has been scolded by his wife Coleen after his arrest at a United States airport, according to reports.

The former England captain is said to have received a furious phone call from Coleen, who is said to have shouted at him: "How many times do you need to be told?"

Former Manchester United star Wayne, who now plays for Washington's DC United, was arrested on December 16 at Washington Dulles airport on public intoxication and swearing charges.

A source told the Sun: "She told him he wasn't to go out of the house again without her supervision.

Rooney was arrested at a US airport (EPA)

"She was mortified when she got the call about it and wanted him straight home.

"She called him an idiot for doing something so stupid."

The source added: "She warned him to never do something so daft again.

"When he's been drinking and gets into trouble it upsets her because she thinks it gives a bad impression of their relationship."

Rooney had taken a prescribed amount of sleeping tablets with some alcohol during a flight from Saudi Arabia, according to his spokesman.

An earlier statement by his spokesman read: ""Wayne Rooney was arrested and detained at Dulles airport following a long flight from Saudi Arabia after a one-day promotional business trip.

"During the flight Wayne took a prescribed amount of sleeping tablets mixed with some alcohol consumption and consequently was disorientated on arrival.

"He was approached by police who arrested him on a minor misdemeanour charge.

"He received a statutory automatic fine and was released shortly afterwards at the airport. The matter is now at an end.

"Wayne would like to put on record his appreciation for the manner he was treated by all involved.

"No further comment will be made."

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