Rooney gets all clear in stamping row

MANCHESTER UNITED striker Wayne Rooney will not face any disciplinary action over an apparent stamp on Aalborg’s Kasper Risgard last week.

European governing body UEFA decided not to charge Rooney after studying video evidence of the incident in the clubs’ 2-2 Champions League draw on Wednesday last.

Aalborg midfielder Risgard claimed Rooney should have been sent off after “jumping” on his chest and leaving marks on his body.

Rooney could have faced a suspension for part of the knockout stages had UEFA decided to take action.

A spokesman said: “UEFA will not open any disciplinary proceedings against Wayne Rooney.”

Fellow United star Cristiano Ronaldo will also escape punishment after kicking out at Tottenham’s Michael Dawson at the weekend.

Ronaldo was seen to aim a flick at Dawson after being tackled in Saturday’s goalless Premier League draw at White Hart Lane. Referee Mike Dean, who did not take action during the game, has not deemed it serious.