Wayne Rooney Red Card - Favouritism by the English FA

Wayne Rooney Red Card - Favouritism by the English FA? One of the most talked about, news worthy headlines in the world of soccer of late, has been Wayne Rooney’s international red card. The Manchester United striker was flashed red for kicking out at... More

Wayne Rooney Red Card - Favouritism by the English FA? One of the most talked about, news worthy headlines in the world of soccer of late, has been Wayne Rooney’s international red card. The Manchester United striker was flashed red for kicking out at Montenegro’s Miodrag Dzudovic during England’s final Euro 2012 qualification match recently. The England striker, and let’s not forget that it is not the first time he has been sent off at international level, was slapped on the wrist by UEFA and handed a three match ban. Fair enough, case closed you would think, especially with Rooney himself admitting that was his kicking out was a stupid thing to do. Well, don’t worry Rooney, because the FA have gone and done something even more stupid and frustrating. They have crossed a line which will only come back to bite then in the behind sooner or later. When red cards are waved around in football, there is a process of arbitration in which the aggrieved party can plead their innocence. Less