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Rodri Fined £80,000 Over Referee Comments as FA Panel Rules Out Ban

Mitigating factors—early admission, full cooperation, a written apology—led the panel to opt for a financial penalty without a suspension.

Overview

  • An independent Regulatory Commission sanctioned the Manchester City midfielder with a fine and a warning for implying bias in post-match remarks after the 2-2 draw at Tottenham.
  • Rodri admitted breaching FA Rule E3.1 and apologised in writing, which helped reduce the penalty from a proposed £120,000 to £80,000.
  • The commission said a sporting sanction was unwarranted, noting a unanimous view that the threshold for a playing ban was not met and that the FA had not sought one.
  • His comments followed a VAR-reviewed Dominic Solanke goal that stood despite City protests over a challenge on Marc Guéhi, after which he questioned refereeing neutrality.
  • With no suspension imposed, Rodri remains available for Manchester City’s remaining fixtures, including the Carabao Cup final and their Premier League run-in.