Manchester City’s Rodri Fined £80,000 For Criticizing Referee After Tottenham Draw

Manchester City midfielder Rodri has been fined £80,000 after publicly questioning the neutrality of referee Robert Jones following the 2-2 draw with Tottenham on February 1.

City had taken a 2-0 lead by halftime, but Tottenham fought back, with Dominic Solanke scoring twice to secure a late equalizer. Rodri was particularly frustrated by Solanke’s first goal, which he felt involved a clear foul on Marc Guehi.

After the match, Rodri commented: “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 because the foul is so clear.”

The Football Association handed down the fine after reviewing Rodri’s remarks, emphasizing that players are expected to refrain from publicly questioning match officials’ impartiality.