Wayne Rooney told to pay Sh1.5 million to keep compromising photos of himself hidden from wife

 English professional football manager Wayne Rooney. (Courtesy)

English professional football manager and former player Wayne Mark Rooney is on the receiving end after photos of him in a hotel room with three 21-year-old women emerged online.

The former England footballer found himself in hot soup after the person who allegedly leaked the photos demanded £10,000 (about Sh1.5 million) or she sends the photos to Rooney’s wife, Coleen Rooney.

“Morning Wayne, 10 grand please mate or Coleen sees this,” a direct message to Rooney on Instagram read.

According to reports, Rooney’s lawyers immediately reported the case to the authorities who opened a blackmail probe.

However, the complaint was dropped after police officers said they were satisfied that no offences had taken place.

“On Monday, July 26 Cheshire Constabulary received reports of possible blackmail relating to a number of images circulating online. Officers have spoken to the person involved and are satisfied that no offences have taken place,” a spokesman for Cheshire Police said.

 Photos of Wayne Rooney in a hotel room emerged. (Courtesy)

He further added that the person involved did not wish to pursue the matter.

“The person involved has also stated that they do not wish to take the matter any further,” said the officer.

Over the years, the father of four has been involved in a number of scandals regarding his private life. In 2002, Rooney came out to publicly apologise after news emerged that he had been spotted at a brothel in Liverpool.

“Foolish as it now seems, I did on occasion visit massage parlours and prostitutes. I now regret it deeply, and hope people understand that it was the sort of mistake you make when you are young and stupid. It was at a time when I was very young and immature,” he said at the time.