Rooney warned over referee comment

09 November 2009 16:51
LONDON (AFP) - Wayne Rooney has been warned about his future conduct following a remark the striker made to television cameras after Manchester United's defeat by Chelsea, the Football Association said on Monday.[LNB]Rooney appeared to mouth "12 men" to the cameras following Premier League champions United's 1-0 loss to leaders Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Sunday, a remark implying referee Martin Atkinson had been biased in favour of the Blues.[LNB]An FA spokesman said Monday: "Wayne Rooney has been warned as to his future conduct following remarks made yesterday (Sunday)."[LNB]Chelsea's win left them five points clear of second-placed United.

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