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FA Upholds Michael Keane Red Card and Three-Match Ban After Everton Appeal

An FA panel sustained the VAR-reviewed decision because hair-pulling is deemed violent conduct under the Laws of the Game.

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Keane’s challenge against Arokodare was deemed to be violent conduct

Overview

  • The FA’s three-person panel rejected Everton’s appeal on Friday, confirming the red card and three-game suspension with immediate effect.
  • Keane was sent off in the 1-1 draw with Wolves after VAR prompted referee Thomas Kirk to review him pulling Tolu Arokodare’s hair.
  • The suspension rules the defender out of the FA Cup tie at Sunderland and Premier League fixtures against Aston Villa and Leeds United.
  • Everton said the act was neither forceful nor intentional and cited Keane’s previously exemplary disciplinary record in their appeal.
  • Manager David Moyes criticized the decision and said he was embarrassed for the VAR officials, pointing to perceived inconsistency with Gabriel Martinelli avoiding punishment after shoving the injured Conor Bradley.