Tuchel charged by FA for comments about referee

Posted August 22, 2022 7:00 am

The Associated Press

LONDON (AP) - Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel was charged by the English Football Association on Monday after saying he would prefer that a certain referee did not officiate games involving the team.

After a feisty 2-2 draw with Tottenham on Aug. 14, Tuchel said 'œmaybe it would be better'ť if Anthony Taylor did not referee Chelsea games again.

The FA has concluded an investigation into Tuchel's comments by charging him with improper conduct through either implying bias, questioning a referee's integrity or bringing the game into disrepute.

He has until Thursday to respond.

Tuchel has already been hit with a fine of 35,000 pounds ($41,000) and a suspended one-match touchline ban for his post-match scuffle with Tottenham manager Antonio Conte that saw the two coaches sent off in west London.

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Chelsea's head coach Thomas Tuchel, right, reacts during the English Premier League soccer match between Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur at Stamford Bridge Stadium in London, Sunday, Aug. 14, 2022. (AP Photo/Ian Walton) The Associated Press

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