UEFA have charged Manchester Metropolis and Spain midfielder Rodri over his feedback on Gibraltar after his aspect’s Euro 2024 last triumph.
Throughout Spain’s public celebrations of their victory, Rodri chanted “Gibraltar es Espanol” (Gibraltar is Spanish) – a reference to the continued territorial battle. Gibraltar is formally a British Abroad Territory, however Spanish officers imagine it ought to fall beneath their territory.
Morata rapidly replied to Rodri with, “However you play in England, buddy.”
A proper criticism from the Gibraltar FA was made, accusing Rodri and different Spain gamers of “massively offensive” feedback and mixing politics with sport, and UEFA have now opened proceedings.
“Disciplinary proceedings have been instigated in accordance with Article 55 of the UEFA Disciplinary Rules (DR) in opposition to Rodrigo Hernandez Cascante and Alvaro Morata for the conduct that occurred through the public presentation of the 2024 UEFA European Championship trophy in Madrid on 15 July 2024,” a UEFA assertion learn.
Not solely have Rodri and Morata been charged with breaches of UEFA’s basic code of conduct, however the pair are actually beneath investigation for “utilizing sporting occasions for manifestations of a non-sporting nature” and “bringing the game of soccer, and UEFA specifically, into disrepute”.
Information of the investigation was met with delight from the Gibraltar FA.
“This is a vital first step to determine the unlawfulness of the mantra on grounds put ahead by the GFA,” an announcement learn.
“The Gibraltar FA now awaits the choice of the board when the matter is heard.”
Rodri was named the Euro 2024 participant of the event after a massively spectacular summer time, which continued his ludicrous trophy haul over the previous few years.
