Wayne Rooney charged by FA for use of offensive language during Manchester United’s victory against West Ham

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Wayne Rooney has been charged by the FA for the use of offensive language following Manchester United‘s win over West Ham United at Upton Park on Saturday.

The incident in question came following Rooney’s conversion of a penalty for his, and United’s, third goal. The England striker used several expletives down a television camera while celebrating.

Rooney has until 6pm on Tuesday April 5 to respond to the charge. If he accepts then he will receive a two-match ban, which would rule him out of the FA Cup semi-final against Manchester City at Wembley.

“The FA has charged Manchester United’s Wayne Rooney for the use of offensive, insulting and / or abusive language,” read a statement on the FA’s website.

“This charge relates to an incident during his side’s fixture with West Ham United at the Boleyn Ground on Saturday 2 April 2011.

“Rooney has until 6pm on 5 April to respond to the charge.”