Norwich star is banned for SIX matches and fined by FA after spitting at a participant throughout Championship conflict with Sunderland

Norwich winger Borja Sainz has been suspended for six matches and fined £12,000 following a disciplinary cost by the Soccer Affiliation for a spitting incident throughout the Sky Guess Championship defeat at Sunderland.

The Canaries had been overwhelmed 2-1 on the Stadium of Gentle on December 21, throughout which the Spaniard was alleged to have spat at a Sunderland participant, later confirmed to be defender Chris Mepham, within the second half.

Sainz admitted the cost, which was a sending off offence, with an unbiased regulatory fee imposing the sanctions.

A press release from the FA learn: ‘Norwich Metropolis‘s Borja Sainz has been suspended for six matches and fined £12,000 following a breach of FA Rule E1.1 that passed off throughout their EFL Championship match in opposition to Sunderland on Saturday, December 21 2024.

‘It was alleged that the ahead dedicated the sending off offence of spitting at an opponent, throughout the 74th minute of the fixture.

‘Borja Sainz admitted the cost and his sanctions had been subsequently imposed by an unbiased regulatory fee. Full written causes for this case will likely be revealed in the end.’

Sainz is the Championship’s high scorer with 15 objectives, however had not discovered the web for the Canaries in his previous eight appearances.

The 23-year-old, who has been linked with a transfer away from Carrow Street within the January switch window, issued an announcement apologising for his actions.

‘Following right now’s announcement from the FA, I wish to take this chance to subject a honest and public apology for my actions throughout our recreation in opposition to Sunderland,’ Sainz mentioned in a submit on Norwich’s membership X account.

‘Spitting at an opponent is totally out of character for me, and my response in that second was unacceptable. I deeply remorse my actions and take full duty.

‘I wish to apologise on to the opposing participant, Chris Mepham, for my behaviour.

‘Moreover, I prolong my apologies to my team-mates, our teaching workers, and our followers. I’m deeply disillusioned in myself for letting all of you down by my conduct.

‘Whereas I’m saddened to overlook the upcoming video games, I’ll use this time to replicate, study and refocus, in order that I can return stronger and proceed contributing to the group for the remainder of the season. Thanks on your understanding and assist.’

Sainz’s ban will begin instantly, ruling him out of Saturday’s FA Cup third spherical tie at residence in opposition to Premier League Brighton, in addition to a run of Championship fixtures together with video games in opposition to promotion-chasing Sheffield United and Leeds.

In December, Norwich noticed captain Kenny McLean handed a retrospective four-match ban for violent conduct throughout the 3-0 defeat at QPR.