Source: Daily_Mail
EXCLUSIVE: Fabio caution to be rescinded after ref booked wrong twin
Manchester United full-back Fabio da Silva will escape the caution he received during Tuesday's 2-0 Carling Cup fourth-round win over Barnsley - because referee Chris Foy booked the wrong twin.[LNB]Sportsmail understands that the booking will transfer to Fabio's brother Rafael instead at a regulatory commission meeting on Tuesday.[LNB]Foy booked Fabio for a foul on Barnsley substitute Jamal Campbell-Ryce much to the bewilderment of United boss Sir Alex Ferguson, who spotted the referee's error immediately.[LNB] Spot the difference: Fabio (left) was booked against Barnsley but it should have been his identical twin brother Rafael, who had committed the foul, in the book[LNB]It was in fact Rafael who had committed the offence and should have received the booking, but the Old Trafford outfit insist the decision should be reversed with the identical twin set to be punished instead.[LNB] 'We are in discussions with the FA over this matter,' confirmed a United spokesman.[LNB]'We have pointed out that the referee made a mistake on the night and we obviously want it to be corrected.[LNB]'We will be asking for further advice on how best to rectify the situation.'[LNB] Martinez makes calls to calm the storm after his amazing attack on FergusonSir Alex Ferguson lost top spot at Liverpool and is now public enemy No 1 with referees, but let's remember that he is ... STILL THE GREATESTMANCHESTER UNITED FC
