FA fine Martinez over referee comments after United game

Wigan manager Roberto Martinez has been fined £10,000 after admitting a charge of misconduct in relation to comments made after his side’s game against Manchester United last month, the Football Association have confirmed.

FA fine Martinez over referee comments after United game

Wigan manager Roberto Martinez has been fined £10,000 after admitting a charge of misconduct in relation to comments made after his side’s game against Manchester United last month, the Football Association have confirmed.

A statement on the FA website read: “The charge was in relation to a breach of FA Rule E3 concerning media comments which implied that the match referee and/or match officials in general are motivated by bias and/or brought the game into disrepute.

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