Source: PA
Rooney handed FA charge
Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney has been charged by the Football Association with "use of offensive, insulting and/or abusive language" following his foul-mouthed hat-trick celebration at West Ham on Saturday.
The England forward issued a formal apology for his outburst, which he claimed came "in the heat of the moment" after he completed a match-turning treble, and insisted "was not aimed at anyone in particular".
However, an FA statement read: "The FA has charged Manchester United's Wayne Rooney for the use of offensive, insulting and/or abusive language.
"This charge relates to an incident during his side's fixture with West Ham United at the Boleyn Ground on Saturday April 2, 2011.
"Rooney has until 6pm on April 5 to respond to the charge."
