Manchester United: official sanction for a player | OneFootball

Manchester United’s young midfielder Jack Fletcher has been officially sanctioned by the English FA after making comments deemed discriminatory during an EFL Trophy match against Barnsley last October. Found guilty of “acting inappropriately and/or using abusive and/or insulting language,” the player has received a six-match suspension, a £1,500 fine, and is required to complete a mandatory educational program.

The son of former Scotland international Darren Fletcher, Jack quickly admitted to his actions and offered an apology.

In an official statement, Manchester United also responded by reaffirming its commitment to fighting all forms of discrimination.

also confirming that the player will undergo educational training set up by the FA to prevent such incidents from happening again.