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Bruno Fernandes Escapes FA Punishment
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Manchester United midfielder, Bruno Fernandes escapes punishment from the Football Association of England after controversial actions in the match against Liverpool.
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Manchester United suffered a crushing defeat against Liverpool in the premier league when they traveled away to Anfield.
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Fernandes however was particularly a figure that has received criticisms from pundits and rival fans over his actions in the match, with Gary Neville being the most vocal of his critics.
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Manchester United midfielder Bruno Fernandes will not face punishment from the Football Association (FA) for pushing an assistant referee during their 7-0 loss to Liverpool on Sunday.
The incident occurred during the second half of the match as Fernandes grew increasingly frustrated with his team’s poor performance.
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Despite the push, the officials did not take any immediate action, leaving the possibility of retrospective disciplinary action from the FA.
However, according to the Daily Mail, the FA has decided not to take any action against Fernandes for the push. This means that the Portugal international has escaped punishment for the incident and will be free to play in United’s upcoming matches.
The decision by the FA has been met with mixed reactions from fans and pundits alike. Some have argued that Fernandes should have been punished for his actions, while others have defended his frustration in the face of a heavy defeat.
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Regardless of the reaction, it is clear that the FA has decided not to take any action against Fernandes for the push, allowing the midfielder to focus on his performances for Manchester United.
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