Source: Eurosport
Rooney denies diving accusation
Wayne Rooney has rounded on anyone trying to drag him into the on-going diving debate by declaring: "I am an honest player."
Amid the furore that accompanied the two-match ban Eduardo has received for "deceiving the referee" during Arsenal's victory over Celtic last week, Rooney's conduct at Old Trafford was questioned at the weekend.
Most former professionals have argued the penalty Rooney earned against Arsenal was perfectly fair because Manuel Almunia put his arms in front of the Manchester United striker before he went down.
However, TV replays showed that Rooney appeared to be heading for the turf before the Arsenal keeper made contact and that the spot-kick should not have been given.
The allegation he cheated is something the 23-year-old strongly rejects.
"Everyone who watches me play knows I am an honest player," he said. "I play the game as honestly as I can.
"If the referee gives a penalty there is nothing you can do. It is a penalty. If they want to take punishment further it is down to UEFA and the people who run the game. As players you just want to play."
