"I know we won too much and the people don't want us to win, but the referee has to be neutral. It's not fair because we work so hard. When everything is finished, you are frustrated."
"The Football Association said Rodri admitted a charge that he 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."
Manchester City midfielder Rodri received an 80,000 pound fine from the Football Association for comments made after the club's 2-2 Premier League draw with Tottenham on February 1st. Rodri questioned referee Robert Jones's neutrality, specifically regarding a controversial goal by Dominic Solanke that appeared to involve contact with City defender Marc Guehi. The FA determined Rodri acted improperly during a post-match media interview by making statements implying bias and questioning the match official's integrity. Rodri admitted the charge. His frustration stemmed from believing the referee's decision was unfair, though he acknowledged City's success may influence perceptions.
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