Archive for the 'Fines' Category

March 22nd, 2010

Portsmouth FC fined £1m, team may have a potential buyer

The penalty of about £1m relates to a number of issues, including the late payment of wages and transfer fees. The money will be taken from the south-coast club's share of TV revenue. Pompey, who have debts of about £65m, were deducted nine points last week after becoming the first Premier League club to enter administration. (more...)
February 22nd, 2010

Jose Mourinho Banned And Fined Over Handcuff Gesture

Inter Milan head coach Jose Mourinho has been fined 35,000 Pound and handed a three match ban by the Italian League for his "Handcuff Gesture" during Inter's weekend match against Sampdoria, one that saw the blue and black with only 9 men by halftime. (more...)
February 19th, 2010

Ashley Cole fined £200,000 for his “indiscretions?”

from the sun uk: An angry Roman Abramovich will fine Ashley Cole £200,000 for his sex scandal. The Chelsea owner was fuming after The Sun revealed how love rat Cole TWICE smuggled a girl into the team's hotel on the eve of matches. And he has ordered chief executive Ron Gourlay to get tough with Blues' sinning stars. Boss Carlo Ancelotti said: ...
February 11th, 2010

Inter Milan Hit With Fines Over Derby Remarks

Inter Milan head coach Jose Mourinho, CEO Ernesto Paolillo and the club were fined a total of $104,000 over remarks made following last month's derby win against AC Milan. (more...)
January 26th, 2010

Ronaldo fined and banned for two games

Real Madrid winger Cristiano Ronaldo has been banned for two Spanish league games for breaking an opponent's nose. The Spanish soccer federation fined Ronaldo US$843 Tuesday for "dangerous play that caused harm." Madrid, which was fined $253, can appeal the decision. Malaga defender Patrick Mtiliga will be out for three weeks after being struck ...
December 21st, 2009

Harry Redknapp Fines Tottenham Players; Robbie Keane Still the Captain

Harry Redknapp has fined his Tottenham party animals but Robbie Keane will not be stripped of the captaincy over the secret trip he organised to Dublin. Manager Redknapp called his players together before training at Spurs Lodge in an effort to draw a line under the episode and ordered the players to make a donation - thought to be around £20,000 ...
November 12th, 2009

Sir Alex Ferguson Handed Four Match Ban And Fine Over Improper Conduct Charge

The FA Regulatory Commission has handed Sir Alex Ferguson a four match touchline ban (two of which are suspended), warned over his future conduct and fined 20,000 Pound after being found guilty of Improper Conduct over his comments about Referee Mike Wiley's fitness levels. (more...)
October 1st, 2009

Emmanuel Adebayor Avoids Ban for his Celebration – the fine stays

Manchester City striker Emmanuel Adebayor has been handed a suspended two-match ban and £25,000 fine by the Football Association for his controversial goal celebration against Arsenal last month. The Togo striker ran the full length of the pitch at Eastlands to toast his goal in front of the Gunners' travelling support, provoking ugly scenes in the ...