Manchester Metropolis midfielder Rodri has been fined £80,000 after suggesting referee Robert Jones was not “impartial” through the 2-2 draw with Tottenham on February 1.
Metropolis led 2-0 at half-time earlier than the struggling hosts staged a comeback to say some extent due to a Dominic Solanke double. Solanke’s first aim angered Metropolis with the previous Bournemouth striker showing to foul Marc Guehi within the course of.
Afterwards, a pissed off Rodri stated: “I do know we gained an excessive amount of and the individuals don’t need us to win, however the referee must be impartial.
“It’s not honest as a result of we work so laborious. When every part is completed, you might be pissed off as a result of the foul is so clear.”
Rodri apologises for Jones remarks
The Spain worldwide was subsequently charged with making feedback that indicate bias and/or query the integrity of a match official and/or match officers, opposite to FA Rule E3.1. He admitted wrongdoing and in addition apologised.
Within the FA’s written clarification, he stated: “I want to apologise once more for the feedback I made throughout my post-match interview following the fixture in opposition to Tottenham Hotspur on 1 February 2026. I totally settle for that my phrases, as expressed, had been inappropriate and fell beneath the usual anticipated of me as knowledgeable participant.
“I want to clarify that I didn’t intend to indicate bias or query the integrity of the match officers. I’ve at all times had, and proceed to have, nice respect for referees and the tough job they undertake in a fast-moving and extremely pressured setting. My feedback had been made in a second of frustration after a disappointing consequence. Upon reflection, I recognise that the phrases I used had been poorly chosen and able to being interpreted in a approach that I didn’t intend.”
Along with the nice, Rodri was additionally warned as to his future conduct.
