The former Manchester United and England captain was taken into custody on December 16 in Virginia, officials said on Sunday. It is believed the 33-year-old, who now plays for DC United, was detained at Washington's Dulles airport, which is near the club's stadium. The MLS club said in a statement: “We are aware of news reports indicating that Wayne Rooney was arrested in December. "We understand the media's interest in this matter but believe this is a private matter for Wayne that D.C. United will handle internally. (Image: Getty Images)Rooney moved to Washington last summer after cutting short his deal at Everton.

Source: Daily Mirror January 06, 2019 18:45 UTC