Rooney escapes FA punishment
Published:Tuesday | March 1, 2011 | 10:17 AM
Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney will face no action from the Football Association after he appeared to elbow Wigan midfielder James McCarthy.
The incident occurred during Saturday's English Premier League match at the DW Stadium in which Rooney scored one of the goals in United's 4-0 victory.
TV replays showed Rooney catch McCarthy on the side of his head with his elbow.
Referee Mark Clattenburg gave a free kick but Wigan boss Roberto Martinez believed Rooney deserved a red card.
Referee Clattenburg says he felt he took the appropriate action, which means the governing body cannot launch disciplinary proceedings against the 25-year-old England forward.
The rules do not allow retrospective action against a player if the official sees the alleged offence.