Wednesday, March 14, 2012

Wayne Rooney's agent banned by English FA for 18 months for improper conduct

Wayne Rooney's agent was banned and fined Wednesday by England's Football Association over how he came to represent the England striker.

Paul Stretford vowed to appeal the independent disciplinary commission's verdict of improper conduct along with the 18-month ban and 300,000 pound (US$586,000; euro375,000) fine.

"The commission found that Mr. Stretford did encourage Mr. Rooney and his parents to enter into a representation agreement with Proactive Sports Management Limited on July 17, 2002, although he knew Mr. Rooney was still then under contract with Pro-Form Sports Management Limited," the FA said in a statement.

Stretford will …

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