Man City's Rodri fined for comments after Spurs draw

The FA says the midfielder “acted improperly”, questioning a match official’s integrity

Football - FA Cup - Fourth Round - Manchester City v Salford City - Etihad Stadium, Manchester, Britain - Feb 14, 2026 Manchester City's Rodri comes on as a substitute to replace Nico Gonzalez REUTERS/Peter Powell

Manchester City midfielder Rodri has been fined £80,000 ($107,000) and given a warning over his conduct for comments he made to the media following his side's 2-2 Premier League draw at Tottenham Hotspur, the Football Association said on Monday.

The 29-year-old Spain international was angry after Dominic Solanke's goal was allowed to stand, despite the Spurs striker appearing to kick through the back of City centre back Marc Guehi's leg.

The incident was reviewed by video assistant referee (VAR), which ruled no foul had been committed.

"It was alleged that the midfielder 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," the FA said in a statement.

Rodri, the 2024 Ballon d'Or winner, had voiced his frustration with referee Robert Jones after the match.

"I know we won too much and the people don't want us to win, but the referee has to be neutral," he said. "It's not fair because we work so hard."

Second-placed City trail leaders Arsenal by seven points with a game in hand.