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.

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