27 April,2017 08:28 AM IST | | AFP
Sunderland manager David Moyes has been charged after suggesting to a female reporter she might get a slap, England's Football Association announced on yesterday.
David Moyes
London: Sunderland manager David Moyes has been charged after suggesting to a female reporter she might "get a slap", England's Football Association announced on yesterday.
Moyes, 54, made the remark, for which he has apologised, to BBC reporter Vicki Sparks following Sunderland's 0-0 draw with Burnley in the Premier League on March 18.
"David Moyes has been charged in relation to comments made after the game against Burnley on 18 March 2017," the FA said in a statement. "It is alleged the Sunderland manager's remarks were improper and/or threatening and/or brought the game into disrepute."
Moyes has until Wednesday next week to respond to the charge. Should he admit the charge or be found guilty, he is likely to be fined and could be asked to attend an education course. Moyes made his remark at the end of a post-match interview, but the camera was still rolling and footage was published weeks later by a British newspaper.
