Harry Maguire Faces Extended Ban Following Outburst at Officials
Details of Man Utd and FA row emerge as Harry Maguire slapped with extended ban
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Harry Maguire, the Manchester United defender, has received a two-match ban after his outburst towards match officials during a game against Bournemouth. The FA cited his comments as a significant factor in the decision, which also included a £30,000 fine.
- 01Harry Maguire's ban was extended due to his outburst towards match officials.
- 02The incident occurred during a match against Bournemouth where he was sent off.
- 03Referee Stuart Attwell and fourth official Matthew Donohue reported Maguire's comments.
- 04Maguire admitted to using strong language but denied insulting officials directly.
- 05He received a £30,000 fine, reduced from £45,000 due to mitigating factors.
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Harry Maguire (defender for Manchester United) has been handed a two-match ban following an incident during a match against Bournemouth, where he was sent off for denying an obvious goalscoring opportunity. After his dismissal, Maguire reportedly approached fourth official Matthew Donohue and exclaimed, 'You're a joke. You're all a f**** joke.' The FA's investigation concluded that this outburst warranted an extension of his initial one-match suspension. Maguire admitted to using strong language but insisted he did not directly insult the officials. His teammate, Joshua Zirkzee, supported this claim but could not recall the exact words. Despite his admission of the charge, the FA decided to impose a two-match ban, taking into account Maguire's apology and clean disciplinary record. Additionally, he was fined £30,000 (approximately $37,000 USD), a reduction from the maximum fine of £45,000 (approximately $55,000 USD**).
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This ban affects Manchester United's squad depth and strategy in upcoming matches, potentially impacting their performance in the league.
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