Wayne Rooney looks worlds away from his footballing days as he dresses down for dinner

Publish date: 2024-10-16

Wayne Rooney cut a casual figure as he headed to dinner at the Amazonico Restaurant in London on Thursday evening. 

The football star, 37, looked worlds away from his sporting days with a shaggy new beard, dressing down for the outing. 

Meanwhile, across town wife Coleen, 36, hosted a swanky celebration to mark the launch of Cricket's first e-commerce platform. 

Casual: Wayne Rooney, 36, cut a casual figure as he headed to dinner at the Amazonico Restaurant in London on Thursday evening

Casual: Wayne Rooney, 36, cut a casual figure as he headed to dinner at the Amazonico Restaurant in London on Thursday evening

Wayne wore a black padded jacket which he layered over a navy blue sweater and denim jeans. 

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He completed the look with a pair of black trainers and kept a low profile as he made his way along the street.  

Wayne retired as a player when named Derby's permanent boss in January 2021. 

Different guy: The bearded football star looked worlds away from his sporting days Throwback: Wayne pictured playing for Derby just two years ago (2021)

Different guy: The bearded football star looked worlds away from his sporting days at Derby just two years ago (right) dressing down for the outing

Low key: Wayne wore a black padded jacket which he layered over a navy blue sweater and jeans

Low key: Wayne wore a black padded jacket which he layered over a navy blue sweater and jeans

Home time: Sporting a beard he completed the look with a pair of black trainers and kept a low profile as he made his way along the street

Home time: Sporting a beard he completed the look with a pair of black trainers and kept a low profile as he made his way along the street

Meanwhile Coleen was stylish in a simple black midi dress with a corset style waist as she posed for snaps at the event held at The Maine Mayfair restaurant.

Coleen was in good company as she was joined by fellow hosts Alec Maxwell and Justine Mills at the fashionable dinner. 

The mother-of-four teamed her black dress with a pair of pointed, clear heels and silver earrings and toted a leopard print Cricket shopping bag.

Glam: Meanwhile across town wife Coleen, 36, hosted a swanky celebration to mark the launch of Cricket's first e-commerce platform

Glam: Meanwhile across town wife Coleen, 36, hosted a swanky celebration to mark the launch of Cricket's first e-commerce platform

Her blonde locks were swept into an elegant style for the evening, while her features were highlighted with a light make-up palette.

The beauty was in great spirits as she happily mingled and chatted with other guests at the event. 

The intimate dinner was attended by over 30 guests from the creative industry including Vogue editor Edward Enninful, Caroline Rush, Riccardo Tisci and Aweng Chuol.

Chic: The WAG, was stylish in a simple black midi dress with a corset style waist as she posed for snaps at the event held at The Maine Mayfair restaurant

Chic: The WAG, was stylish in a simple black midi dress with a corset style waist as she posed for snaps at the event held at The Maine Mayfair restaurant

Trio: Coleen was in good company as she was joined by fellow hosts Alec Maxwell and Justine Mills at the fashionable dinner

Trio: Coleen was in good company as she was joined by fellow hosts Alec Maxwell and Justine Mills at the fashionable dinner

Catch up: Coleen was seen  hatting to Edward Enninful and others at the dinner

Catch up: Coleen was seen  hatting to Edward Enninful and others at the dinner

Other attendees included Bobby Jack Brazier, Sarah Harris, Patrick Wilson, Giles Hattersley, Lenny Kragba, Ikram Abdi, Gerry Mannix, Daniel Lismore, Han Chong and The Marchioness of Bath Emma Weymouth. 

Model Bobby cut a casual figure in a blue jumper and pale jeans as he posed with his Cricket bag.

While Emma put on a leggy display in an embellished black mini skirt and a black T-shirt. 

Coleen's glam outing comes as a new two-part docu-series called Vardy vs Rooney: The Wagatha Trial for discovery+ is set to examine both sides of the Wagatha Christie story. 

The beauty famously won her Wagatha Christie battle following a three-year libel trial with Rebekah Vardy costing millions. 

Fun times: Model Bobby cut a casual figure in a blue jumper and pale jeans as he posed with his Cricket bag

Fun times: Model Bobby cut a casual figure in a blue jumper and pale jeans as he posed with his Cricket bag

Strike a pose: Emma put on a leggy display in an embellished black mini skirt and a black T-shirt

Strike a pose: Emma put on a leggy display in an embellished black mini skirt and a black T-shirt

Beaming: Edward was all smiles as he sat at a table with pals

Beaming: Edward was all smiles as he sat at a table with pals

Haul: Fashionable guests posed with their Cricket goodie bags Cool: Fashionable guests posed with their Cricket goodie bags

Haul: Fashionable guests posed with their Cricket goodie bags 

Support: Fashion lovers stepped out in support of the luxury clothing brand's new venture

Support: Fashion lovers stepped out in support of the luxury clothing brand's new venture

Flawless: Coleen's dinner guests dressed to impress for the occasion

Flawless: Coleen's dinner guests dressed to impress for the occasion

Celebration: The dinner was in aid of the launch of Cricket-Fashion.com - the iconic luxury fashion store’s first fully transactional e-commerce platform

Celebration: The dinner was in aid of the launch of Cricket-Fashion.com - the iconic luxury fashion store’s first fully transactional e-commerce platform

While Coleen herself won't be involved, Rebekah, 40, will be interviewed for the first episode, which focuses on her version of events, along with her lawyer. 

The second episode looks at things from Coleen's point of view, along with other contributors, such as friends and journalists that covered the trial. 

Using candid testimony, expert witnesses, private Instagram posts and combustive WhatsApp messages, this two-part series examines the case from both Vardy and Rooney’s perspective, asking: Who is right? Who is wrong? 

Drama: Coleen's glam outing comes as a new two-part docu-series called Vardy vs Rooney: The Wagatha Trial for discovery+ is set to examine both sides of the Wagatha Christie story

Drama: Coleen's glam outing comes as a new two-part docu-series called Vardy vs Rooney: The Wagatha Trial for discovery+ is set to examine both sides of the Wagatha Christie story 

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