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Joe Mewis

Rodri learns FA punishment following his 'neutral' referee comments after Man City's draw at Tottenham

LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 21: Rodri of Manchester City claps the fans after the Premier League match between Arsenal and Manchester City at Emirates Stadium on September 21, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images).

Manchester City midfielder Rodri has discovered his punishment for comments he made about referee Robert Jones following his side’s draw at Tottenham last month. The Spanish international had suggested that Jones was not ’neutral’ following the 2-2 draw at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on February 1 and was subsequently charged by the FA. The FA have confirmed that Rodri admitted that he “acted in an improper manner during a post-match media interview by making comments that imply bias and/or question the integrity of a match official and/or match officials".

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