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The Manchester City midfielder accused referee Robert Jones of not being 'neutral' last. month

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The best features, fun and footballing quizzes, straight to your inbox every week. Become a Member in Seconds Unlock instant access to exclusive member features. You are now subscribed Your newsletter sign-up was successful Want to add more newsletters? Five times a week Four Four Two Daily Fantastic football content straight to your inbox! From the latest transfer news, quizzes, videos, features and interviews with the biggest names in the game, plus lots more. Once a week . .. And it’s LIVE! Sign up to our FREE live football newsletter, tracking all of the biggest games available to watch on the device of your choice. Never miss a kick-off! Join the club Get full access to premium articles, exclusive features and a growing list of member rewards. 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". Get VIP Manchester City tickets HERE with Seat Unique! Manchester City's hospitality provides Level 2 South West Corner seating and access to the exclusive Manager's Corner Lounge and Bar. Guests can enjoy premium food and bar options, complimentary tea and coffee at half-time and full-time, and a matchday programme. Car parking (one per four guests) is also included, adding convenience to this enhanced match experience. The FA have now doled out a punishment to Rodri, who has been fined £80, 000 - but crucially for Pep Guardiola’s side - has not been issued with a suspension of any kind. Rodri’s comments came after a Dominic Solanke goal was not chalked off after the Spurs striker appeared to kick through the leg of City centre-back Marc Guehi.

In his post-match interview, the 2024 Ballon d’Or winner said: “I know we won too much and the people don't want us to win, but the referee has to be neutral. "It's not fair because we work so hard. When everything is finished, you are frustrated. " The best features, fun and footballing quizzes, straight to your inbox every week. According to the FA’s regulatory commission, Rodri sent two letters as poart of his defence, the first of which claimed that his words were "misunderstood and misinterpreted by some media organisations”. The 59-time Spain international would admit in his second letter that these words were "inappropriate and fell below the standard expected". In that letter, he wrote: “I wish to make clear that I did not intend to imply bias or question the integrity of the match officials.

"I have always had, and continue to have, great respect for referees and the difficult job they undertake in a fast-moving and highly pressured environment. "My comments were made in a moment of frustration after a disappointing result. "Upon reflection, I recognise that the words I used were poorly chosen and capable of being interpreted in a way that I did not intend. " For more than a decade, Joe Mewis has worked in football journalism as a reporter and editor. Mewis has had stints at Mirror Football and Leeds Live among others and worked at Four Four Two throughout Euro 2024, reporting on the tournament. In addition to his journalist work, Mewis is also the author of four football history books that include times on Leeds United and the England national team. Now working as a digital marketing coordinator at Harrogate Town, too, Mewis counts some of his best career moments as being in the iconic Spygate press conference under Marcelo Bielsa and seeing his beloved Leeds lift the Championship trophy during lockdown. You must confirm your public display name before commenting Please logout and then login again, you will then be prompted to enter your display name.

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