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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Jamie Gardner

Man City star Rodri learns punishment after lashing out at referees

  • Manchester City midfielder Rodri has been fined £80,000 and warned about his future conduct.
  • The penalty follows critical comments he made about officiating after his side's 2-2 draw with Tottenham on 1 February.
  • Rodri publicly stated that referees “have to be neutral” and expressed frustration over a perceived foul before Tottenham's first goal.
  • He admitted the charge from the Football Association, which was issued nearly two weeks after the match.
  • An independent commission decided against a sporting sanction, meaning Rodri has avoided a playing ban and remains available for City's title run-in.

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Rodri escapes ban for referee rant after Man City’s draw with Tottenham

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