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Maurizio Sarri Charged with Misconduct by the FA Following Burnley Outburst

Bleacher Report | April 24, 2019

Related Topics: London Evening Standard, Kevin Friend, Technical area, Stamford Bridge stadium, Chelsea F.C., Burnley F.C., The Football Association, Maurizio Sarri

The Football Association has charged Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri with misconduct after he was sent to the stands during Monday's 2-2 draw at home to Burnley.

Sarri left his technical area to approach referee Kevin Friend after a decision went against his side during the closing minutes at Stamford Bridge, and he has been charged, per the Evening Standard:

Standard Sport

Maurizio Sarri has been charged with misconduct by the FA after being sent off at the end of Chelsea's draw with Burnley. https://t.co/sWnBhgI0xq

Chelsea lodged a complaint with the officials after the draw and said Sarri was taunted by the Burnley bench amid allegations he was called a "s--t Italian," per MailOnline's Matt Barlow.

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