UEFA ban Rooney for two games, while SFA give Lennon three

MANCHESTER United striker Wayne Rooney has been banned for two matches following his sending off against Villarreal for a sarcastic clap at referee Kim Milton Nielsen.

The 19-year-old England international, who has recently had his temperament questioned after appearing to argue with David Beckham in the defeat to Northern Ireland, will miss the matches against Benfica and Lille.

Rooney was initially cautioned by Nielsen during the opening round of Champions League group matches, but he received a second yellow card for clapping in the official’s face.