Wayne Rooney charged over alleged abuse and violent conduct toward referees at English 2nd-tier game


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LONDON — Wayne Rooney faces three charges from the English Football Association alleging he used abusive words and violent conduct toward match officials. The Plymouth manager complained when his team gave up a late equalizing goal Saturday against Blackburn in a game in the second-tier Championship. Rooney was shown a red card before Plymouth scored late in stoppage time for a 2-1 win. Former Manchester United and England star Rooney is charged with using "abusive and/or insulting words," then "improper and/or violent" conduct after the red card, plus improper conduct by later returning to the field of play.

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