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Maurizio Sarri Fined by FA for Misconduct During Chelsea vs. Burnley

Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri has been fined £8,000 by the Football Association after he accepted a charge of misconduct.

Per BBC Sport, the sanction is in relation to Sarri's behaviour during the team's 2-2 draw with Burnley in the Premier League on Monday, when he was sent to the stands. Sarri encroached outside of his technical area to speak to referee Kevin Friend during the game.

According to the MailOnline's Matt Barlow, the Blues have made a complaint to the FA, as they allege one of the Burnley coaching staff called the Chelsea manager a "s--t Italian.