Former English international striker Wayne Rooney admitted that he fought a battle against alcohol addiction at the beginning of his football career, saying that what he suffered was like his freedom from fame and the pressures that were chasing him, and that he used to drink alcohol to excess until he almost lost consciousness. The second-tier Birmingham coach spoke about the difficulties he faced in finding a way to deal with the pressures of fame, in an episode of the new podcast by former rugby star and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis sufferer Rob Burrow (41 years old). Rooney joined Everton's first team at the age of 16, and wore the Three Lions' shirt at the age of 17, before moving in 2004 to Manchester United at the age of 18, leaving after 13 years as the best scorer in its history, but he confirmed that he paid a heavy price. His early international fame. The 38-year-old former England national team top scorer (53 goals in 120 matches) told Boro: “My liberation was heavy drinking when I was in my early twenties.” He continued: “I would return home, spend a few days there and not leave. I would almost drink alcohol until I lost consciousness.” He added: "I didn't want to be among people, because sometimes you feel embarrassed, and sometimes you feel like you let people down, and in the end I didn't know how to deal with it any other way." He added: “When you do not receive help and guidance from others, you can be in a low position, and I was like that for a few years. Fortunately, I am now not afraid to go and talk to people about my problems.” Rooney, who recently returned to his home country after a coaching career in the United States, was the first guest in a new series of the Total Sport program on the BBC channel. Burrow, the former Leeds Rhinos star who was diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis in 2019, and his wife Lindsay, interviewed 7 of the sporting greats and asked 7 questions during the podcast called Seven: Rob Burrow. Buro uses artificial intelligence and computerized voice technology to communicate. Rooney said Burrow's approach to the disease has inspired others: "I know first-hand the impact this disease can have on you and the people around you. Everyone has to change the way they live." He concluded by saying: “But your energy and positivity helps everyone around you. I can see the money you raised for charity and to help others. What you do is truly inspiring.”