Rebekah and Jamie Vardy ‘rent out villa in Portugal following legal costs of Wagatha Christie trial’

Rebekah Vardy and her husband Jamie are reportedly renting out their luxurious Portuguese villa following her £3million Wagatha Christie libel trial with Coleen Rooney.

The couple are reportedly advertising the property where they have previously gone to escape the spotlight.

A source told The Sun: ‘It’s Rebekah and Jamie’s little sanctuary. They love getting away from it there, especially with such a lot of stress over the last few years. 

‘They’ve decided to let it, however, and will be extremely careful about who uses it.

‘The decision may be related to the legal costs from Becky’s case. Even on Premier League wages it’s a big bill.’

Whoever does rent out the villa will be living in the lap of luxury as it boasts six bedrooms, three pools, a gym, a sauna and a steam room.

MailOnline has contacted representatives for Rebekah and Jamie Vardy for comment. 

Court: The two WAGs have been fighting it out in the High Court after Rebekah claimed Coleen (pictured) had libeled her when claiming she was leaking personal stories about her to the press

Meanwhile, Coleen and her husband Wayne are enjoying a family holiday in Dubai, having jetted off on the last day of the trial.

Wayne shared his first Instagram post in three weeks on Monday, posting a family snap showing the couple with their four sons, Kai, 12, Klay, eight, Kit, six, and Cass, three at their luxurious Dubai resort.

Coleen and her family flew to Dubai last week, missing the final day of her court showdown with fellow WAG Rebekah. 

The verdict from Mrs Justice Steyn, who has presided over the proceedings, is expected at a later date.

The two WAGs have been fighting it out in the High Court after Rebekah claimed Coleen had libeled her when claiming she was leaking personal stories about her to the press, an accusation made in a bombshell social media post by Mrs Rooney on 19 October 2019. 

A source said: ‘The decision may be related to the legal costs from Becky’s case. Even on Premier League wages it’s a big bill’

Coleen, whose husband Wayne is England’s all-time top goal scorer, claims the post was a ‘last resort’ after coming to the conclusion someone was leaking information about her to the Sun, but has defended it as being true.

Rebekah claims that the post, which was published while she was pregnant, cost her a book deal and an endorsement for placenta capsules, while also acting as a lightning rod for people to abuse her on social media.

The trial, which has captured the attention of the British public, came to an end on Thursday – one day later than expected – with a written judgement from Mrs Justice Steyn, who has presided over the proceedings, expected at a later date.

Despite the expense of the legal battle – it is thought to have cost both parties millions – Coleen is said to be extremely confident she will win, even missing the last day of the case to go on holiday.

Holiday time: Wayne Rooney shared a photo from his family’s holiday in Dubai on Monday, showing wife Coleen and eldest son Kai, 12, in matching air boots 

In her absence Coleen’s barrister, David Sherborne, blasted Rebekah Vardy, branding her a ‘highly unreliable witness’ and accused her of lying to the court in her testimony.

It is being reported that the mother-of-four told friends that while the trial has been a painful experience, she was glad to the public now know ‘the truth’ and believes she will win.

A close friend of Coleen told the Sunday Mirror: ‘After the trial, Coleen had a cup of tea and packed her bags for holiday, confident she had won.

‘She isn’t counting her chickens as she knows the ultimate decision lies with the judge – but she’s adamant she has told the truth throughout and that justice will prevail.’

The two sides will have to wait weeks or even months for the outcome of the case.

Conclusion: The trial, which has captured the attention of the British public, came to an end on Thursday – one day later than expected