Wayne Rooney was arrested following a public intoxication incident at a US airport on December 16, it has emerged.
The DC United striker was fined $25 and had to pay $91 costs for the misdemeanour after being arrested by Metropolitan Washington Airport Authority, based near the club's stadium.
The fine was paid on Friday and a court hearing due to take place on January 24 has been waived.
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A spokesman for Loudoun County Sheriff's Office said: "He was booked into the Loudoun County Adult Detention Centre on December 16 2018, on a charge of public intoxication stemming from an arrest by the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority Police.
"He was later released on a personal recognisance bond."
Rooney enjoyed an impressive first season in the MLS with DC United after joining from Everton on a free transfer in June 2018. Rooney scored 12 goals in 20 games for D United last season

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