Soccer: United Duo Reported to FA.
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The Dutch FA will report Manchester United duo Wayne Rooney and Paul Scholes to their English counterparts.
Rooney and Scholes were both sent off during The Red Devils' 3-1 victory over Porto in the opening game of the Amsterdam Tournament on Friday.
Young striker Rooney was dismissed for catching Pepe in the face with his hand, while Scholes was sent off after two rash challenges from behind in the second half.
United boss Sir Alex Ferguson was unhappy with Rooney's red card, but had few complaints with the Scholes decision.
Both players could be suspended for the start of the season, with the outcome determined by whether the Dutch FA (KNVB) report the matter to The Football Association.
Match referee Ruud Bossen has informed the KNVB of the red cards and the issue has now been passed on to The FA.
If The FA opt to stand by Bossen's decisions, then Rooney is likely to be suspended for United's games against Fulham, Charlton and Watford, while Scholes will also face a ban.
Ferguson has asked for common sense to prevail in the case of Rooney, but The FA will now have their say on whether the England international will miss the start of the new Premiership season.
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