Bruno Fernandes' Red Card Appeal

On October 1, 2024, Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes had his red card overturned on appeal. Fernandes was sent off in the 3-0 defeat to Tottenham on September 24 for a tackle on Heung-min Son. The Portuguese midfielder was initially given a three-match ban, but United successfully appealed the decision.

The Football Association (FA) panel that heard the appeal ruled that Fernandes' tackle was not a red card offense. The panel said that Fernandes had not intended to hurt Son and that the contact was not excessive. The panel also said that the referee, Paul Tierney, had made a "clear and obvious error" in sending Fernandes off.

The decision to overturn Fernandes' red card is a major boost for United. Fernandes is one of the team's most important players, and his absence would have been a major blow.

The decision is also a significant victory for the FA. The FA has been criticized in recent years for being too quick to send players off. The decision to overturn Fernandes' red card shows that the FA is willing to listen to appeals and that it is not afraid to admit its mistakes.

The decision to overturn Fernandes' red card is a reminder that even the best players can make mistakes. It is also a reminder that the FA is willing to listen to appeals and that it is not afraid to admit its mistakes.