Wednesday, May 4, 2016

FA seeks eye-gouging ban for Dembele of more than 3 games (The Associated Press)

Referee Mark Clattenburg talks with Chelsea and Tottenham players during the English Premier League soccer match between Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur at Stamford Bridge stadium in London, Monday, May 2, 2016. (AP Photo/Frank Augstein)

The English Football Association wants Tottenham midfielder Mousa Dembele banned for more than three matches for an apparent eye-gouge on Chelsea striker Diego Costa. The FA retrospectively charged Dembele with violent conduct on Wednesday after the incident was missed by the match officials in Monday's 2-2 draw at Stamford Bridge. Dembele has until Thursday to respond to the charge.


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