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UNITED: Evra charged by FA

Patrice Evra has been charged with improper conduct following an altercation with Chelsea's groundsman after United's 2-1 defeat at Stamford Bridge in April.

/noticias.info/ A statement on the FA's website confirmed the charge and also reported that Rio Ferdinand had been "reminded of his responsibilities" after an incident involving a Chelsea steward.

"The FA has today issued charges against Manchester United defender Patrice Evra and Chelsea groundsman Sam Bethell in connection with an incident that occured on the pitch after the match at Stamford Bridge on 26 April," read the statement.

"Both Evra and Bethell have been charged with improper conduct in respect of their altercation. Bethell has also been charged with using abusive language aggravated by reference to nationality/race.

"The charges are the result of a thorough investigation conducted by The FA over the past three months. In bringing the charges, The FA used video evidence, CCTV footage and various witness statements from individuals present.

"The FA also investigated a post-match incident involving Rio Ferdinand and a Chelsea steward. No charge has been issued, on the basis that the incident was an accident and an apology had been made.

"In reaching its decision The FA relied largely on evidence provided by the steward in question. However, Ferdinand has been reminded of his responsibilities." notas_de_prensa_archivo