Wayne Rooney curses into TV camera, could face ban
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Manchester United star Wayne Rooney could be banned for two games after he was cited Monday for cursing into a television camera while celebrating a goal during a Premier League match.
England's Football Association said the striker used "offensive, insulting and/or abusive language." Rooney already has apologized and has until Tuesday to respond to the FA's announcement.
If he accepts what the governing body says, he draws an automatic two-game. If he challenges either the charge or the severity of the punishment, the case will be heard by a commission Wednesday and the discipline could be increased.
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Rooney shouted an expletive directly into the camera Saturday after making a penalty kick, his third goal in United's 4-2 win over West Ham.
The 25-year-old player said after the game his conduct was "inappropriate." The host broadcaster, Sky Sports, also made on-air apology to its viewers.
Rooney, last season's player of the year in England, has endured a season marked by personal problems, injuries and poor play. But he has looked better of late, scoring nine goals in all competitions since the start of February.
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Saturday's hat trick was his first since last January.