Rooney cleared by Uefa

No action taken against United striker following stamping incident

By Chris Burton   Last updated: 15th December 2008   Subscribe to RSS Feed

Rooney cleared by Uefa

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Wayne Rooney will not face disciplinary action over his alleged stamp in the UEFA Champions League.

The Manchester United striker had been accused of deliberating stepping on Aalborg's Kasper Risgard during a 2-2 draw at Old Trafford last week.

The Danish midfielder insisted the England international should have been sent off for 'jumping' on his chest and leaving bruising on his body.

However, Uefa have decided no charges will be brought against Rooney after studying the incident on video.

The United ace will, therefore, be available for the Red Devils as they enter the knockout stages of Europe's premier club competition.

A spokesman said: "Uefa will not open any disciplinary proceedings against Wayne Rooney."