Blatter blasts Rooney

Sepp Blatter launched an extraordinary attack on Wayne Rooney today, saying the Manchester United and England star deserved a "clip around the ear" for his behaviour this season

In a call for fair play in the English game, the FIFA President also said Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho should show more responsibility after his postmatch outbursts caused a series of controversies.

Blatter told Standard Sport: "I appeal to Mourinho and Rooney.

"As stars at such a high level they have a responsibility to fans as well as to the game.

"With Rooney it is a question of education. He should receive a clip around the ear from the management."

Blatter pointed to Mourinho's comments after Chelsea's semi-final exit from the Champions League to Liverpool.

He said: "Mourinho is quiet on the bench. But he should be quieter after the match as well. At Anfield he embraced Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez after the game which was great. But then he went on and made comments about the linesman.

"This is where he should think a bit more. In football you learn how to win but you also must learn how to lose.