Abusive Rooney charged

Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney has been charged with using foul language while celebrating a goal in Saturday’s 4-2 win at West Ham United, the Football Association said in a statement on Monday.

Updated on: Apr 5, 2011, 24:06:44 IST

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Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney has been charged with using foul language while celebrating a goal in Saturday’s 4-2 win at West Ham United, the Football Association said in a statement on Monday.

Rooney has until 6pm on April 5 to respond.

If he accepts the charge, Rooney will miss United’s home league match against Fulham on Saturday and the FA Cup semi-final against Manchester City at Wembley on April 16.

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