Hwang Hee-chan's attack on Wolverhampton suspended 2 nuclear games + fined £80,000 and announced punishment for FA punching in a mess
Jan 01, 2025
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The English Football Association (FA) imposed a two-game suspension and a fine of 80,000 pounds (about 148 million won) on Cunha for punching the opponent's security personnel on the 31st (Korea time). Cunha will miss the 20th round of the English Premier League (EPL) against Nottingham Forest and the third round of the FA Cup against Bristol City on the 7th.
Cunha had an accident in the 16th round of the EPL 2024-2025 season against Ipswich Town on the 15th. Wolverhampton knelt 1-2 just before the end of the game, allowing a theatrical goal.
Wolverhampton's Rayan Ait-Nuri was sent off in the second innings of warning for a collision with Ipswich's Wesley Burns. Craig Dawson held back Ait-Nuri by lifting it, and there were also arguments among the team members.
Cunha, who exploded, was controversial for hitting Ipswich's security personnel in the face and removing their glasses. The FA charged Cunha with inappropriate behavior. Cunha also pleaded guilty.
Wolverhampton's wounds were huge. Manager Gary O'Neill was eventually replaced. Coach Vitor Pereira took the helm of Wolverhampton.
A twist has occurred. Pereira had two wins and one draw in three games that led Wolverhampton. After beating Leicester City and Manchester United, they tied Tottenham 2-2 on the 30th.
Hwang Hee-chan escaped from a long silence by scoring goals in two consecutive games against Manchester United and Tottenham. Cunha was replaced at the start of the second half due to injury against Tottenham, but he scored a goal side by side against Leicester City and Manchester United.
He has scored 10 goals and four assists in 19 EPL games this season. For Pereira, Cunha's absence is expected to be painful.
Cunha is also hot in the January transfer market. Manchester United and Arsenal are looking to sign Cunha. However, he expressed his willingness to stay in Wolverhampton despite the love call of 'Big Club'.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
