Manchester United and England striker Wayne Rooney believes he is becoming a trophy target for referees. Just 33 days after his controversial World Cup dismissal, the 20-year-old was red-carded again last Friday, even though his aerial clash with Porto defender Pepe appeared accidental.
"Possibly, I am getting picked on," he said. "Referees get a lot of headlines with some of the decisions they make. I am not having a go at the referee but it is just the way the game has gone and sometimes, players have to take the consequences of that."