Rafael admits improper conduct charge for ref rage in Manchester United's draw at Spurs

18 January 2011 17:41
Manchester United defender Rafael is understood to have pleaded guilty to an FA charge of improper conduct following his sending-off at Tottenham on Sunday. [LNB]The Brazilian right-back is already banned for one game after his dismissal for two yellow cards and will miss the weekend match at home to Birmingham. [LNB] Not going quietly: Rafael (left) protests after his dismissal against Tottenham[LNB]However by pleading guilty to the improper conduct charge Rafael hopes that the FA will not increase his punishment when they hear his case on Friday. [LNB]The FA imposed the charge after seeing TV footage of Rafael haranguing referee Mike Dean in the wake of his dismissal.[LNB] Tottenham 0 Manchester United 0: Leaders are pushed to the limit by Spurs but Fergie makes his pointGraham Poll: Rooney should have gone off with Rafael at TottenhamBerbatov aiming to top goal charts and fire Manchester United to titleClub-by-club guide to every Premier League transfer deal during JanuaryAll the latest Manchester United news, features and opinion  [LNB]  Explore more:People: Mike Dean Places: Birmingham

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