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Rooney set for two-game ban after FA charge

ESPN staff
April 4, 2011
Wayne Rooney was Manchester United's hero at Upton Park - although his stunning hat-trick was over-shadowed by his explicit celebrations © PA Photos
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Wayne Rooney has been charged by the FA for using offensive, insulting and/or abusing language during Manchester United's 4-2 victory over West Ham.

Rooney's celebration of his hat-trick on Saturday included a set-to with a Sky cameraman, and a wealth of headlines throughout the weekend. The player issued an apology on Saturday afternoon but it seems that the Football Association's push for better discipline will include Rooney's charge.

An FA statement read: "The FA has charged Manchester United's Wayne Rooney for the use of offensive, insulting and / or abusive language. This charge relates to an incident during his side's fixture with West Ham United at the Boleyn Ground on Saturday April 2, 2011."

Rooney has until 6pm on April 5 to respond to the charge. If he pleads or is found guilty then he will face a two-match ban, which would include the weekend clash with Fulham and next Saturday's FA Cup semi-final with Manchester City.

The England forward has already offered a formal apology for his outburst, which he claimed came "in the heat of the moment" after he completed a match-turning treble, and insisted "was not aimed at anyone in particular".

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