FA upholds Wayne Rooney 's two - match ban for swearing in front of a television screen . The two-match ban imposed on Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney for swearing in front of a television camera has been upheld by the English Football Association ( FA ) after an appeal by the player that the punishment was excessive was rejected . The ban means Rooney will miss Man Utd 's FA Cup semifinal against Man City on April 16 . The England striker and Man City both expressed disappointment in the FA 's verdict . Rooney will be eligible to play in the Champions League second leg against Chelsea on Tuesday .
FA upholds Wayne Rooney 's two - match ban for swearing in front of a television screen . The ban means Rooney will miss Man Utd 's FA Cup semifinal against Man City on April 16 . The England striker and Man City both expressed disappointment in the FA 's verdict . Rooney will be eligible to play in the Champions League second leg against Chelsea on Tuesday .