Wayne Rooney emphasizes the need for him and his Birmingham City players to disregard the “Wagatha Christie” backdrop surrounding their match against Leicester City. Rooney asserts that Birmingham cannot afford to be drawn into a sideshow, especially as the game has been rescheduled to a prime-time slot on Sky Sports. While the match is anticipated to attract millions of viewers, the absence of Jamie Vardy due to injury might disappoint fans.
The broadcaster had hoped for a face-off between former England teammates Rooney, now the Birmingham manager, and Vardy, following the legal case involving their wives. However, Vardy is unlikely to play due to a knee problem. Following a high court ruling that favored Rooney’s wife Coleen in the libel case against Rebekah Vardy, the match takes on added significance.
Despite the legal drama, Rooney underscores the importance of focusing on the game and not getting involved in past controversies. He maintains that his job is to concentrate on Birmingham’s efforts to win the match against Leicester.
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The ongoing saga stems from Coleen Rooney’s attempt to identify the source leaking stories from her private Instagram account, leading to a legal dispute with Rebekah Vardy. Rooney insists that the background of Monday’s game has no impact on his preparations and emphasizes the need to focus solely on Birmingham City vs. Leicester.
While Jamie Vardy’s availability for the match is uncertain, Rooney praises him as a fantastic player and expresses respect for his contributions to Leicester. The Birmingham manager downplays the significance of the past legal issues and remains focused on the football match.
Leicester manager Enzo Maresca states that it is “impossible” for Vardy to play, citing his absence from the team’s recent matches. The legal dispute between the Rooneys and Vardys has garnered significant media attention, including discussions about a West End play and a Channel 4 series.
Rooney humorously acknowledges the global interest in the case but emphasizes that the primary focus should be on Birmingham City playing Leicester, providing a platform for players to showcase their talent.
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