Coleen Rooney admits she knew she ‘couldn’t give up’ during her Wagatha Christie legal battle as she reveals she nearly missed her cross-examination after getting stranded in Berlin

Coleen Rooney admitted that she was determined not to back down during her high-profile legal dispute with Rebekah Vardy in the “Wagatha Christie” case, even though she initially hesitated about going to trial.

38-year-old WAG faced off with the wife of Leicester City star Jamie Vardy in a high-stakes court battle worth £1.8 million, as she alleged that her Instagram account had been disseminating untrue stories about her personal life to the media as far back as 2019.

In a court case, known as the ‘Wagatha Christie’ trial, 42-year-old Rebekah, refuted the accusations and took legal action against Coleen for libel. However, the verdict went in favor of Coleen, making Rebekah responsible for paying £1.5 million towards Coleen’s legal expenses.

On the Stick to Football podcast, provided by Sky Bet, Colleen confessed that she could not bear the thought of quitting amidst her prolonged legal battle, as it would have been inconsistent with who she is.

Inquired about moments when she considered quitting during the trial, she responded by stating: “I couldn’t, as she [Rebekah Vardy] was filing a lawsuit against me. I made numerous attempts to propose a settlement and resolve the issue amicably before the court case.

I wasn’t looking forward to attending court, as I feared we would end up having a public disagreement – something I strongly prefer to avoid. Instead, I’d much rather attempt to resolve the issue privately between us.

Avoiding court when it’s unnecessary feels like an unnecessary performance for others. The reason was that I had to admit my mistake, which was difficult for me to accept.

Instead of admitting a mistake, I considered saying I was wrong, but if I had, I would have spent the rest of my life carrying the burden of knowing that I might not have been in error. (or)

Instead of confessing an error, I briefly thought about admitting it, but realizing that I’d then carry the weight of doubt for the rest of my life, I decided against it. (or)

I briefly considered admitting a mistake, but the prospect of living with the knowledge that I might have been wrong filled me with dread, so I chose not to. (or)

For a moment, I contemplated acknowledging an error, but the idea of spending my life questioning whether or not I was correct was unappealing, so I opted out. (or)

In that instant, I pondered admitting an oversight, but the thought of carrying the burden of uncertainty for the rest of my days was distasteful, so I chose to remain silent.

Colleen revealed that during her ongoing trial, there was a time when she almost failed to attend a hearing where she was expected to be questioned, as she encountered delays in Berlin.

Rebekah Vardy was put through questioning first, and I merely observed the entire process.

To some extent, it was beneficial for her to go ahead, as I had no prior experience in a courtroom. It helped me understand the proceedings and prepare for my own turn.

Seeing her testify provided a bit of relief for me. Since there were some questions she couldn’t respond to, I figured if those weren’t relevant enough for her to address, then why was I called here in the first place?

Last Friday, I was testifying and took an oath that extended over the weekend. During this time, my son Klay participated in a football tournament in Berlin with his academy. My mom suggested, “Why don’t you go there? It will help distract you, and he’d be thrilled to see you there.

On Friday, Wayne and I wrapped up our court proceedings and headed directly to the airport. We arrived in Berlin and stayed there until Sunday evening.

Initially, we were all set to depart, but just a moment later, the lights flickered back on – unfortunately, our flight was called off, and Berlin’s airspace was closed for the night. This realization made me break into tears since I had a court appearance scheduled for the next day. Wayne exclaimed with exasperation, “I warned you we should have left sooner!

I was keen on staying till the conclusion of the event as it wouldn’t have made sense for me to travel to Berlin only to miss the finale, should they emerge victorious.

Upon touching down in London, I eagerly phoned Paul, who was graciously waiting at the hotel for our arrival. Meanwhile, we were scrambling to secure flights, and since time was of the essence, we decided to head straight to the hotel to check-in. The suspense was high as we waited for our luggage to arrive from the flight, and in a heartfelt gesture, I had purchased a special bottle of liqueur for my mum. Unfortunately, when the bag finally came into sight, it shattered into fragments, leaving me utterly crestfallen.

Ultimately, we briefly stayed at a hotel before boarding a flight that arrived at Stansted Airport around 7:20 am. While I was there, I told Paul which items of clothing to retrieve for me.

That morning, he placed it in the vehicle, while I altered my clothes inside the car itself. We then proceeded to the courtroom, and by 9:30am, I was standing before the judge. Although I felt both relieved and anxious about the proceedings, it turned out to be a memorable day – one that helped divert my thoughts from other matters.

Additionally, Colleen confessed that the prolonged three-year experience put a considerable amount of stress on her family relationships, particularly her marriage with Wayne.

She expressed: ‘I’ve rarely felt as low as I did then. I couldn’t control the situation, which made it challenging. Even though I knew my statements were correct, it was difficult that someone else took me to court, forcing me to justify and verify my claims. It was tough to go through that process.’

For quite some time, I found myself unable to escape its grasp. Each morning, I’d rise feeling determined to move forward, only for it to persistently reappear throughout my day.

Coleen further mentioned that she would grow short-tempered and feel apprehensive about Fridays, as she was required to endure extended conversations with lawyers over the phone.

She commented: “I didn’t feel like my usual self; I became short-tempered, and every Friday, the lawyers from the opposing team would call me at the last minute to disrupt my weekend.

Every time they’d fill me in on the latest updates, I’d be left pondering endlessly. Instead of relaxing during my weekends, I’d dive deep into deciphering their hints, eagerly seeking out whatever it was they were subtly pointing towards.

As the clock struck 2 am, I’d find myself settling down on the couch, ready for some late-night entertainment. Eventually, I’d announce, “Time for bed now.” In my role as a lifestyle expert, I’d encourage readers to establish their own comfortable bedtime routine that suits their needs and helps them unwind effectively before drifting off to sleep.

‘It put a strain on family life, friends. I wasn’t sociable and it stripped me.’ 

Colleen and Wayne have been a couple ever since they turned 16, and they share parenthood with their sons: Kai (age 15), Klay (age 11), Kit (age 8), and Cass (age 6).

Colleen expressed: ‘I’ve consistently shown strength throughout my life. I’m no delicate princess. I’ve faced challenges head-on and carried on regardless. Wayne and I have supported one another, sharing both the ups and downs as we’ve navigated through life together.’

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2025-01-09 15:52