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Fulham boss Arbeloa fined over refereeing integrity comments
October 14, 2026 at 04:00 PM
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2 reports · 1 in Arabic, 1 in English · over 1 hour
The English Football Association fined Fulham manager Alvaro Arbeloa for post-match comments questioning refereeing integrity after September's 1-1 draw with Manchester United.
- The Football Association fined Arbeloa $33,163 and issued him a warning on Wednesday.
- Arbeloa said he knew officials "don't let Manchester United lose here," referring to Matheus Cunha's 89th-minute equaliser in the 1-1 draw.
- The Football Association said Arbeloa admitted the charge of acting improperly by implying bias and questioning a match official's integrity.
- Fulham sit bottom of the Premier League with two points from six matches since Arbeloa took charge in July.

