Source: Daily_Mail
Wayne Rooney a chav? I meant a free spirit, says Manchester United's Federico Macheda
Federico Macheda has revealed how he texted Rio Ferdinand in an attempt to defuse comments he made about his ManchesterUnited team-mate Wayne Rooney.[LNB]The 19-year-old caused a stir with an interview with Italian newspaper Gazzetta dello Sport - labelling Rooney the equivalent of a chav.[LNB] Face to face: Macheda (left) and his United team-mate Rooney[LNB]Who's a chav? Rooney this week[LNB]Some reporters translated the word as 'vulgur', 'working class' and even'violent', but Macheda insists he had no intention of insulting the underfire England striker.[LNB]'I said 'coatto' in the Roman way, but with the minimum intention to offend Rooney,' he said. 'Ilike him and I have maximum respect for him.[LNB]'What I wanted to say is that for me he is a free spirit and genuine.I sent a message to Rio Ferdinand to clarify everything with Wayne and Rio told me not to worry, everything is fine.'[LNB]Macheda is on Under 21 duty with Italy and might have feared the reaction on his return to Manchester.[LNB]In the controversial original interview, there was little doubt he was praising Rooney's help, but raised eyebrows when he said: 'Rooney isa really great person, he always gives me advice. But, as we say in Rome, he's a bit of a coatto.'[LNB] Rooney is a chav! Macheda's dig at Manchester United strike partnerEngland picked Rooney in fear of Montenegro upset, claims KranjcarRooney's fortune plummets after Man United striker's sordid secrets revealed MANCHESTER UNITED FC
