Rafael admits misconduct charge
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Your support makes all the difference.Manchester United full-back Rafael da Silva has accepted a Football Association charge of improper conduct for his actions after he was sent off in the goalless draw at Tottenham on Sunday.
The 20-year-old Brazilian was dismissed for two bookable offences by referee Mike Dean at White Hart Lane, the second awarded for a questionable trip on Spurs full-back Benoit Assou-Ekotto. Rafael's remonstrations after being shown the red card led to Dean advising of the need for further action.
Rafael has requested a personal hearing with the FA disciplinary board, to be heard on Friday.
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