Man Utd star accepts FA charge

The Brazilian full-back was charged for his outburst at referee Mike Dean after his dismissal at Tottenham on Sunday.

A statement on the FA website read: “Rafael Da Silva has today accepted an FA charge of improper conduct.

“The charge relates to his conduct towards match official Mike Dean during United’s fixture with Tottenham Hotspur on January 16.

“Rafael has requested a personal hearing, which will take place before an Independent Regulatory Commission on Friday January 21.”