Manchester : The Football Association said on Monday it had fined Rodri £80,000 ($107,000) and issued him a warning for comments he made to the media after Manchester City’s 2-2 Premier League draw with Tottenham Hotspur.
The 29-year-old Spain international reacted angrily after Dominic Solanke’s goal was allowed to stand despite the Spurs striker appearing to kick through the back of City centre back Marc Guehi’s leg.
The incident was reviewed by the Video Assistant Referee (VAR), which ruled that no foul had been committed.
“It was alleged that the midfielder 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,” the FA said in a statement.
Rodri, the 2024 Ballon d’Or winner, had voiced his frustration with referee Robert Jones after the match.
“I know we won too much and the people don’t want us to win, but the referee has to be neutral,” Rodri said. “It’s not fair because we work so hard.”
Second-placed Manchester City trail leaders Arsenal by seven points, although City have a game in hand.
