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Alvaro Morata and Rodri have been charged by UEFA following their actions throughout Spain’s trophy celebrations after successful Euro 2024.
The Spanish duo, who have been a key a part of La Roja’s document fourth European Championship success, have been on the centre of complaints from Gibraltar’s FA over unacceptable chanting throughout the trophy parade in Madrid.
Manchester Metropolis midfielder Rodri might be seen chanting “Gibraltar is Spanish” on the stage, with Morata later encouraging the group to affix in with the identical chant.
Final Friday, UEFA confirmed that they had opened an investigation and have since come to their conclusion.
The pair have been charged with “violating the fundamental guidelines of first rate conduct, utilizing sporting occasions for manifestations of a non-sporting nature, and bringing the game of soccer, and UEFA particularly, into disrepute”.
Rodri was named the participant of the match in Germany, with Morata scoring as soon as of their Group B opener in opposition to Croatia in Berlin.
The Gibraltar FA welcomes UEFA opening formal disciplinary proceedings in opposition to Rodri and Alvaro Moratahttps://t.co/4bPoxPyBKq
— Gibraltar FA (@GibraltarFA) July 23, 2024
In an announcement, the Gibraltar FA mentioned: “The Gibraltar FA welcomes the announcement at present that UEFA has determined to open formal disciplinary proceedings in opposition to Rodri and Alvaro Morata additional to the criticism filed by the Gibraltar FA with UEFA.
“This is a vital first step as a way to set up the unlawfulness of the mantra on the idea of the grounds put ahead by the Gibraltar FA in its criticism.
“The Gibraltar FA now awaits the choice of the UEFA Management Ethics and Disciplinary Physique when the matter is heard.”
