BOMBSHELL UEFA SCANDAL! Rodri and Morata facing BANS for shocking Euro 2024 celebrations!
Spain Duo Face Bans as UEFA Investigates Celebrations After England Win
UEFA has initiated disciplinary action against Spanish players Rodri and Alvaro Morata following their controversial chant “Gibraltar is Spanish” during their Euro 2024 victory celebrations.
Both Rodri and Morata have been charged by UEFA for engaging in the chant in front of thousands of fans in Madrid. This chant touched a sensitive nerve due to the ongoing dispute over Gibraltar, a British territory on the Spanish coast.
The charges against the players include violating general principles of conduct, engaging in inappropriate behavior, using sporting events for political statements, and tarnishing the reputation of football and UEFA.
The Gibraltar Football Association (GFA) lodged an official complaint to UEFA about the incident, prompting the governing body to assign a disciplinary inspector to investigate potential breaches of UEFA’s regulations. The final decision will be made by UEFA’s Control, Ethics, and Disciplinary Body (CEDB).
The incident occurred on July 15 in Cibeles Square, Madrid, as the Spanish team celebrated their victory over England. Rodri initiated the chant, which was soon joined by Morata, the team’s captain. Despite being reminded of his association with an English club, Manchester City, Rodri responded, “I don’t care.” His impressive performances have led to speculation that he could become the first Spaniard to win the Ballon d’Or.
Gibraltar has been under British sovereignty since the 18th century, with Spain consistently advocating for its return. The GFA criticized the Spanish celebrations as “extremely provocative and insulting.”
This incident mirrors a recent event at the Euros in Germany, where UEFA suspended Albanian player Mirlind Daku for two matches following nationalistic chants against Serbia and North Macedonia.
The chant by Rodri and Morata has received mixed reactions in Spain. Some conservative and far-right politicians, including Madrid’s mayor José Luis Martínez-Almeida, defended the players, stating that they voiced a common belief among Spaniards. Javier Ortega-Smith of the far-right Vox party even shared a video of the chant, adding his support.
