Fulham manager Arbeloa fined for Man Utd refereeing outburst
Summary
Fulham coach Álvaro Arbeloa was fined $33,163 and given a warning by the English Football Association for his comments after Fulham’s 1-1 draw with Manchester United. He suggested that referees would not let Manchester United lose, which the FA said questioned the officials' integrity.Key Facts
- Álvaro Arbeloa is the manager of Fulham football club.
- He made comments after a September 20 match that ended in a 1-1 draw with Manchester United.
- Arbeloa said he believed officials did not let Manchester United lose at their stadium.
- The FA fined him $33,163 and issued a warning for suggesting referee bias.
- Arbeloa admitted to the charge of acting improperly in his post-match interview.
- The FA’s action aimed to uphold the integrity of match officials.
- Fulham’s equalizer came late, in the 89th minute, with a deflection helping them avoid defeat.
- Fulham is currently at the bottom of the Premier League table with two points from six games.
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