Suarez should have been sent off - Rooney
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Luis Suarez makes his return as a substitute for Dirk Kuyt
Luis Suarez has become embroiled in yet another moment of controversy during his return from suspension, with Manchester United star Wayne Rooney claiming the Liverpool striker should have been sent off in Monday's 0-0 draw with Tottenham.
After the match, Reds' manager Kenny Dalglish again stated his support for Suarez, insisting the Uruguayan should never have been hit with an eight-match ban, after being found guilty of racially abusing Patrice Evra.
However, Rooney's focus was on an incident which occurred just moments after Suarez entered the match against Spurs as a substitute. Suarez was shown a yellow card for catching Spurs midfielder Scott Parker with a kick to the stomach, but Rooney believes the striker should have been sent off.
"If ref sees that kick from Suarez and books him for it, it should be red," Rooney said via Twitter.
Rooney received criticism for his comment, but defended his own disciplinary record when responding to fans who questioned him.
"For everyone saying about my aggression I ain't had 1 yellow card in Premier League this season," he said.
Former United defender Gary Neville agreed with Rooney's view of the incident, saying on Sky Sports: "[Suarez's] been lucky, the ref's let him off with one there."
However, Dalglish refused to be drawn on the pair's comments, telling journalists: "Why don't you tweet Wayne back? I don't have a view on what they've tweeted, especially when I've not seen it.
"If Gary Neville or Wayne were standing there and asked me the question I could answer them but I don't think you can speak for them. I think I'll just plead the fifth amendment."
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Rio Ferdinand hypocrite said he wouldn't shake John Terry's hand cause he's racist then he shakes hands with Suarez !! Yet he 's played 60 odd games with Terry and doesn't know Suarez, could it be Ferdinand is jealous of JT's England record as Captain. More wins as England Captain than any other before him. Or is it because its only a team mate that was abused and not his BABY Bro!!
Ewww!! Wayne how about you just stick to what you're good at you big eared C U Next Tuesday!
Ousting players on Twitter... HOW UNPROFESSIONAL!!! I thought Wayne had grown up and into his ears... clearly I was mistaken. Pube head!!
I find it amazing how low players are willing to stoop, to spoil their fellow 'professionals' reputation and career. Sickening, if everybody scrutanised everyone else where would we be...
Professionals!! There guys are paid professionals.... what does that word 'professional' imply??
