Rodri-Morata banned sport

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Euro Winners Rodri and Morata Banned by ​UEFA

Euro champions ‍Rodri and Alvaro Morata have been handed one-match ‌bans by UEFA following their chanting of “Gibraltar” during their return home parade after winning ⁢the Euros. The Spanish duo will miss their ‌next match.

UEFA investigated the incident following a​ complaint from ‍the Gibraltar Football Association, ⁣who deemed the ⁤chant to be provocative and insulting. The governing body found evidence to support⁣ the complaint and subsequently banned both players.

The ban was⁤ issued by UEFA’s ⁢’Control, ‍Ethics‍ and Disciplinary’ body, who deemed⁤ the ⁢players’ comments to be in violation ‌of⁢ their code of conduct, which prohibits discussing ⁢non-sporting matters during sporting ​events.

The Gibraltar Football Association welcomed ‍the ban, stating⁣ that it sends a message that football promotes peace,‌ reconciliation, and fair play, and ​does not tolerate divisive or ⁢offensive actions.

Spain will next⁣ face Serbia ‌in the Nations League‌ in the coming​ month. ‌Rodri plays for ‌Manchester City in‍ the English ​Premier League, while Morata​ plays for AC ​Milan in the Italian Serie A.

Note: Gibraltar has been under British sovereignty⁢ since 1713.

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