When Wayne Rooney recently revealed his battle with alcohol during his record-breaking career with Manchester United, it was a jarring reminder that even the most successful sports stars fight to overcome unseen challenges. At the same time, Rooney's revelations seemed a throwback to a different era.
"I just drank for two days straight, come [into] training and at the weekend I'd scored two goals and then I'd go back and go and drink for two days straight again," Rooney said. "That was a moment in my life where I was struggling massively with alcohol.
"Massively struggling, and I didn't think I could turn to anyone.