Red Devil
02-07-2006, 05:17 PM
Fifa are reportedly set to investigate Wayne Rooney following his dismissal in England's World Cup quarter final against Portugal.
The England striker was shown the red card on 62 minutes by Argentine referee Horacio Elizondo for appearing to stamp on Ricardo Carvalho.
However, club-mate Cristiano Ronaldo's controversial involvement in the incident has prompted Fifa to ascertain the exact nature of the dismissal.
Even though Sven Goran Eriksson has claimed Rooney was dismissed for the stamp, there remains some confusion over whether or not Rooney was dismissed for the foul or the subsequent push on Ronaldo.
The outcome of Fifa's investigation could have a bearing on the length of suspension imposed on Rooney for his indiscretion.
The England striker was shown the red card on 62 minutes by Argentine referee Horacio Elizondo for appearing to stamp on Ricardo Carvalho.
However, club-mate Cristiano Ronaldo's controversial involvement in the incident has prompted Fifa to ascertain the exact nature of the dismissal.
Even though Sven Goran Eriksson has claimed Rooney was dismissed for the stamp, there remains some confusion over whether or not Rooney was dismissed for the foul or the subsequent push on Ronaldo.
The outcome of Fifa's investigation could have a bearing on the length of suspension imposed on Rooney for his indiscretion.