Wayne Rooney may be at risk of being ejected in a World Cup game if he continues to behave hot headedly toward the referees. The incident being reminisced is the England team’s 3-0 victory over Platinum Stars at the Moruleng Stadium last Monday.
Rooney had only been introduced in the 2nd half and his presence really changed the game. He even gave the team their third goal. However, referee Jeff Selogilwe said that Rooney threw a lot of verbal abuse his way.
He said Rooney insulted him. According to reports, Rooney was not happy with the decisions the ref had been giving especially him not calling a lot of fouls against England.
Selogilwe told reporters that Rooney is definitely a good player but on the field, he’s different than when you see him on television. In television, you don’t hear the string of insults he hurls at the referee.
“He must learn to control his temper. He could get sent off in the World Cup, especially if he uses this kind of language” advised the referee to Rooney.
Fabio Capello is no doubt worried about these comments as the American team has reportedly said that they will use Rooney’s short temper to their advantage.
On the other hand, teammate Jermain Defoe says that Rooney’s personality is alright the way it is. He comments on Rooney’s temper, “When you’ve got that fire in your belly as a player, if you take that away from him then he won’t be the same player.”
Rio Ferdinand, England’s team captain, suffered an injury while training on Friday morning and was reported to have been taken to the hospital to avail a knee scan.
Soccernet has received news that Fabio Capello will remain as manager of the England World Cup Team at the very least until 2012. The Italian national is happy to remain as England manager despite Inter Milan president Massimo Moratti’s interest in him.