FIFA to investigate Rooney sending-off

Wayne Rooney will be investigated for violent conduct following his 62nd-minute sending-off in England´s quarter-final defeat by Portugal yesterday.

Wayne Rooney will be investigated for violent conduct following his 62nd-minute sending-off in England´s quarter-final defeat by Portugal yesterday.

FIFA spokesman Markus Siegler said this morning: “Wayne Rooney got a direct red card so he will automatically be suspended.”

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