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Man City Will Accept FA Ruling After Rodri Is Charged Over Referee Comments

Rodri has until 18 February to respond to an FA Rule 3.1 charge tied to remarks questioning a referee’s neutrality.

Overview

  • The FA has charged Rodri under Rule 3.1 for post-match comments alleged to imply bias or question officials’ integrity.
  • The midfielder has been given a deadline of Wednesday, 18 February to submit his response to the charge.
  • Pep Guardiola said Manchester City will accept whatever decision the FA makes and will not challenge the outcome.
  • Rodri’s remarks followed a 2-2 draw at Tottenham, after Dominic Solanke’s VAR-checked goal against Marc Guehi, with the player saying the referee “has to be neutral.”
  • If found in breach, Rodri could face a ban, and some reports suggest a fine is also possible.