Rooney charged over TV outburst

England's Football Association (FA) yesterday charged Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney following his foul-mouthed outburst into a television camera during Saturday's 4-2 win over West Ham at Upton Park

Wayne Rooney

An FA statement read: "The FA has charged Manchester United's Wayne Rooney for the use of offensive, insulting and/or abusive language.

"Rooney has until 6pm (1700 GMT) on April 5 to respond to the charge."

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As Rooney celebrated with United team-mates after completing his hat-trick from the penalty spot - United having been 2-0 down earlier - the England star was caught uttering a series of audible expletives towards the camera.

Rooney's swearing was beamed around the world by Sky Sports and the incident prompted an on-air apology from the broadcasters.