The English Football Federation (FA) fined Man Utd and Crystal Palace for not controlling the player’s behavior in the match between the two teams in the 11th round of the Premier League on February 4.
Casemiro was identified as having “violent behavior” and received a red card. Photo: Reuters.
“Man United and Crystal Palace players behaved disorderly and provocatively. In addition, Man United failed to control the violent behavior of some players. Therefore, both teams were fined 55,000 table”, the FA’s notice reads.
However, the FA revealed initially that only MU paid the fine: “Man United and Crystal Palace respectively accept and deny that they have not ensured their players behave in an orderly manner and refrain from behavior. provocative. An independent disciplinary committee subsequently presented incriminating evidence against Crystal Palace and imposed fines on both teams.”
In the 67th minute, Antony went to the right wing and was knocked off the field by two Crystal Palace players. This situation led to a scuffle between the players of the two teams. Casemiro, Fred, two of Antony’s compatriots, immediately rushed to defend the juniors. In the chaotic situation, Casemiro took action to choke Will Hughes.
After being consulted by the VAR team and watching the slow-down video with his own eyes, the referee Andre Marriner returned to the field and showed a direct red card for Casemiro. This penalty caused the former Real Madrid star to be suspended for 3 matches in the domestic league. In 3 matches Casemiro was absent, MU won 2 (Leeds, Leicester City) and drew one (Leeds).
This is the third time this season that the Old Trafford club has been fined by the FA for not controlling the player’s behavior. Previously, in the 0-0 draw with Newcastle on October 16 and a 1-1 draw with Chelsea on October 22, coach Erik ten Hag’s teachers and students also received the same penalty.
