Rooney speaks of relief at end of Wagatha legal saga

Coleen Rooney has expressed her immense relief following the conclusion of her legal battle with Rebekah Vardy, stating that she is eager to move forward with her life. Recently, a judge ruled that Rebekah Vardy must pay over £1. 4 million in legal costs to Coleen after their much-publicized 'Wagatha Christie' libel trial. Coleen, who emerged victorious in this High Court case in 2022, took to social media to share her feelings about the recent ruling, which she believes brings closure for her and her family. She remarked, 'This claim did not need to be made or run for as long as it did. The time and money should have been put to better use. ' The judge highlighted the significant costs incurred by both parties during the trial and expressed hope that this would mark the end of a long and distressing journey for everyone involved. In her statement, Coleen noted, 'The ruling yesterday in my favour finally brings this claim to an end, it's a relief and brings closure for my family and I. ' She expressed gratitude for the consistent support she received throughout the lengthy process, thanking her legal team, friends, and family for their guidance. Coleen emphasized that this situation was not something she ever wanted to experience, but she appreciated how her family and team handled it. She is now looking forward to moving on with her life. Rebekah Vardy, the wife of Leicester City striker Jamie Vardy, initiated the legal action after Coleen publicly accused someone using Rebekah's Instagram account of leaking private information about her to the press. Although Rebekah sued Coleen for libel, the court ultimately found that Coleen's allegations were 'substantially true. ' This ruling has allowed both women to finally close this chapter of their lives.