Official: The English FA Punishes Lampard for Misconduct
The English Football Association announced a penalty against Frank Lampard, the head coach of Coventry City, due to misconduct during his team's match against Burnley in the 41st round of the English League One "Championship".
The FA stated in an official statement that Lampard has been suspended for one match and fined £2,000 after he acted inappropriately and used offensive language towards the referee following the final whistle on April 5.
The statement noted that the Coventry coach admitted to the charge against him, leading to the immediate imposition of the penalty.
As a result, Frank Lampard will be absent from the technical area during his team's upcoming match against Hull City, scheduled for this evening, Monday, in the 42nd round of the competition.
Coventry City currently sits in sixth place in the standings with 62 points, while Leeds United leads the championship with 88 points, four rounds before the end of the season.
The FA stated in an official statement that Lampard has been suspended for one match and fined £2,000 after he acted inappropriately and used offensive language towards the referee following the final whistle on April 5.
The statement noted that the Coventry coach admitted to the charge against him, leading to the immediate imposition of the penalty.
As a result, Frank Lampard will be absent from the technical area during his team's upcoming match against Hull City, scheduled for this evening, Monday, in the 42nd round of the competition.
Coventry City currently sits in sixth place in the standings with 62 points, while Leeds United leads the championship with 88 points, four rounds before the end of the season.
