Jay Rodriguez charged with using 'abusive and/or insulting words' in match against Brighton

West Brom striker Jay Rodriguez has been charged with using "abusive and/or insulting words which included a reference to ethnic origin and/or colour and/or race" in the Premier League match against Brighton on January 13, the Football Association has said.

Jay Rodriguez charged with using 'abusive and/or insulting words' in match against Brighton

West Brom striker Jay Rodriguez has been charged with using "abusive and/or insulting words which included a reference to ethnic origin and/or colour and/or race" in the Premier League match against Brighton on January 13, the Football Association has said.

Footage shows the pair arguing and bumping into each other, before Rodriguez holds his nose and waves his hand as if to gesture Bong smells. It is not clear what was said, but Bong immediately complained to match official Martin Atkinson and the referee included the complaint in his report.

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