While they gained global popularity playing for well-known clubs, some footballers became even more notorious due to the scandals that followed them. Here are 10 footballers who cheated on their wives, and whose affairs are still talked about today. One of the most famous examples is Ryan Giggs, a Manchester United legend.
He was loyal to the 'Red Devils' throughout his career, but he couldn't stay faithful to Stacey Cooke, his then-wife. Giggs shocked the public when it was revealed that he had been cheating on his wife for eight years with his brother Rhodri's wife!
To make matters worse, his brother's wife exposed the affair to British media in when she found out that Ryan was also involved with reality star Imogen Thomas. At one point, Giggs was in relationships with three women, and he eventually divorced Stacey. In , John Terry had an affair. This is one of the most infamous stories of infidelity in football, and Terry lost his captaincy of the England national team due to the scandal.
Allegedly, he paid Vanessa for an abortion, but he still denies that she was his lover. Interestingly, Toni forgave Terry, and they are still married. Another Manchester United legend known for his infidelity. In , Rooney was caught in a scandal with prostitutes. Even after his wife Coleen forgave him, British media revealed that his affairs didn't stop there.
Wayne has a history of infidelities and sex scandals, but Coleen has forgiven him time and again. Rooney's most notorious incident occurred 13 years ago when he left his then-eight-months-pregnant wife Coleen to spend time with an elite prostitute, Jenny Thompson, paying around 10, kuna for a night with her. Of course, Coleen forgave him even for this.
