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Never miss a kick-off!Signup +Join the clubGet full access to premium articles, exclusive features and a growing list of member rewards.Explore An account already exists for this email address, please log in.Subscribe to our newsletterManchester City midfielder Rodri has discovered his punishment for comments he made about referee Robert Jones following his sides 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".Article continues below You may like 'Manchester City have to show a little bit of respect' Roy Keane slams Pep Guardiola's side after Anfield win Gary Neville receives huge Ofcom backlash after fans take exception to commentary Manchester City handed new 115 charges verdict following two major deals, as expert weighs in Rodri learns FA punishmentGet 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.View DealThe FA have now doled out a punishment to Rodri, who has been fined �80,000 - but crucially for Pep Guardiolas side - has not been issued with a suspension of any kind.Rodris 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 dOr 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."Get FourFourTwo NewsletterThe best features, fun and footballing quizzes, straight to your inbox every week.Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsorsBy submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.According to the FAs 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."TOPICSManchester CityPremier LeagueJoe MewisSocial Links NavigationFor more than a decade, Joe Mewis has worked in football journalism as a reporter and editor. Mewis has had stints at Mirror Football and LeedsLive among others and worked at FourFourTwo 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.
