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Laser Appears in Wayne Rooney's Face Before Penalty Miss vs. Middlesbrough

Joe Gallagher
Oct 29, 2015

Wayne Rooney, the subject of much criticism this season, might have himself a get-out-of-jail-free card after missing a penalty during Manchester United's shootout loss to Middlesbrough in the Capital One Cup on Wednesday night.

In a video shared by Sky Sports, Rooney appears to have a laser shone in his eyes twice before his low spot-kick is saved by Boro keeper Tomas Mejias.

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 28: Wayne Rooney of Manchester United fails to score in the penalty shoot out during the Capital One Cup Fourth Round match between Manchester United and Middlesbrough at Old Trafford on October 28, 2015 in Manchester, Engla
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Middlesbrough players stand together as Wayne Rooney walks back after missing his penalty in the shoot-out during the English League Cup fourth round football match between Manchester United and Middlesbrough at Old Trafford in Manchester, north west Engl
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Sky later tweeted that the FA are investigating the matter: 

So that's his excuse—what are yours, Michael Carrick and Ashley Young?

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