English FA accuses Arbeloa of 'misconduct'

According to The Independent and Sports Mole, the English Football Association has accused Fulham manager Alvaro Arbeloa of 'misconduct' following his comments about referees.

Le stade Old Trafford, à Trafford

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The English FA has accused Fulham manager Alvaro Arbeloa of 'misconduct' for his remarks after the 1-1 draw against Manchester United, reports Sports Mole. According to The Independent, Arbeloa said referees 'would not let Manchester United lose'.

The FA issued a statement, cited by OKDIARIO, accusing Arbeloa of saying referees 'favoured' United. The incident dates back to 20 September, Sports Mole adds.

Sources

  1. The IndependentFulham boss Alvaro Arbeloa charged by FA after claiming officials ‘would not let Manchester United lose’ (new window)independent.co.uk
  2. Sports MoleFulham news: Alvaro Arbeloa charges with misconduct by FA for referee comments after Man United draw (new window)sportsmole.co.uk
  3. OKDIARIOLa Federación Inglesa acusa a Arbeloa de «mala conducta» por decir que los árbitros «beneficiaron» al United contra el Fulham (new window)okdiario.com