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Rodri: Manchester City midfielder charged with misconduct over referee comments
- On Friday, the English Football Association charged Manchester City midfielder Rodri with misconduct after his comments on February 1, 2026, stating referees must be `neutral`.
- Following a VAR review that still allowed the goal, Dominic Solanke's equaliser, which replays showed involved contact with Marc Guehi, stood during the 2-2 draw at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
- Rodri told an Australian broadcaster `I know we won too much and the people don't want us to win, but the referee has to be neutral`, and the FA alleges he 'acted in an improper manner' under FA Rule 3.1.
- Rodri has until February 18 to respond to the charge, and a suspension could significantly impact Manchester City's title challenge against Arsenal.
- With no preset sanctions in the rulebook, an independent regulatory commission will decide punishment if Rodri is found guilty, using precedents from Jürgen Klopp, Arsène Wenger, and José Mourinho, while City face Newcastle on February 21 and Leeds on February 27.
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EPL: Rodri facing FA ban in blow to Man City's title hopes
Manchester City’s midfielder, Rodri, might get a ban after being charged with misconduct by the Football Association (FA). This comes after his remarks following City’s 2-2 draw with Tottenham on February 1. After the game, Rodri was angry and said, “The referees have to be neutral.” His comment suggested there was bias. According to the UK Mirror, referees have been pushing the FA to take serious action. The Professional Game Match Officials Lt…
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