United’s Rooney could receive Champions League ban

Manchester, England (Sports Network) - UEFA will study video footage before deciding whether to take action against Wayne Rooney after the Manchester United striker was accused of stamping on an Aalborg opponent during Wednesday’s 2-2 Champions League draw.

Midfielder Kasper Risgard claimed the England striker left him nursing “big marks” on his chest following a first-half altercation in the Group E game at Old Trafford on Wednesday.

French referee Laurent Duhamel did not see the incident and the Danish club has yet to lodge a complaint with UEFA.

However, a spokesperson for European football’s governing body confirmed they will consult video evidence before deciding whether to take retrospective action.

Rooney could be banned from future Champions League games should he be found guilty of stomping on Risgard.

After the 2-2 draw which confirmed United’s passage to the knockout stages as group winners, Risgard said: “I do not know what happened and why it happened, he was jumping at my chest.

“Maybe he was a little bit frustrated but Manchester United were playing some good football. It was still 1-1.

“I do not think the referee saw it. Anywhere else but this place (Old Trafford) it would have been a red card. These challenges happen in football. I have some big marks but I don’t think it looks good on television.

“He did come and apologize to me after the game.”

(Courtesy of sportbox.tv)