Ferdinand may be banned for violent conduct

Ferdinand may be banned for violent conduct

Published Jan. 26, 2010 7:03 a.m. ET

Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand could be banned for three games after the Football Association charged him with violent conduct for apparently elbowing an opponent.

The FA charged him Tuesday after watching the video of the match. Ferdinand returned to play Saturday after three months out, but was filmed clashing with Hull forward Craig Fagan.

United won 4-0 to return to the top of the Premier League.

Ferdinand must respond to the charge Wednesday and the FA will hear the case Thursday.

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The England international would miss matches against Arsenal, Portsmouth and Aston Villa if banned.

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