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Fulham's Alvaro Arbeloa charged by FA for comments on officiating

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Last updated Sep 30, 2026

Fulham's Alvaro Arbeloa charged by FA for comments on officiating
Summary

Fulham manager Alvaro Arbeloa has been charged with misconduct by the Football Association following his remarks about officiating after a 1-1 draw with Manchester United on September 20. Arbeloa accused officials of bias, claiming they 'would not let Manchester United lose' during a post-match interview. His comments were made after Fulham initially took the lead through a Lisandro Martinez own goal before Matheus Cunha equalized in the 89th minute. The FA's charge alleges that Arbeloa's statements question the integrity of match officials. He has until Thursday to respond to the allegations.

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  • •Arbeloa's comments were made after Fulham's draw with Manchester United.
  • •Fulham led the match until a late equalizer from Cunha.
  • •The FA charged him with questioning the integrity of match officials.
  • •He has until Thursday to respond to the FA's charge.
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  • 1:48 PMYahoo Sports — Fulham boss Alvaro Arbeloa charged by FA after claiming officials ‘would not let Manchester United lose’
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Arbeloa made the comments after Fulham’s 1-1 draw with Manchester United earlier this month

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