Ball makes Ronaldo apology
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Watch Michael Ball kicks Cristiano Ronaldo in the stomach
Manchester City's Michael Ball has accepted a Football Association charge of violent conduct and has apologised to Manchester United's Cristiano Ronaldo. Ball stamped on Ronaldo during the first-half of City's defeat to United at the weekend.
The referee did not see the incident which has since led to the FA charge but Ball has immediately admitted his guilt. The former Rangers and Everton man has also been quick to try and make amends with Ronaldo. "I deeply regret what I did and have accepted the FA's charge without hesitation. I have also sent a personal apology to Cristiano," Ball told the club's official website.
"My action should not be seen on a football pitch and I know we have a responsibility at Premier League level to set a good example to the whole football community. "I am proud of my disciplinary record and have never been sent off in my professional career."
Ball will automatically receive a three-match ban when a disciplinary commission sits to hear the case on Thursday - although he could be served with a long sentence. -
3 enough already, it's the standard. But if you were talking about his team-mate, Joey Barton, then it's a different issue.Originally posted by danielnmy:serve him right...should BAN him more matches -
public apoliy is getting too common and many seek it as an east way out. wad we really want to hear is the real reason for the actions
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Ben Thatcher got more than 3 matches right for his against Pedro Mendes...
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Man City is a gangster club
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No mater what, at least justice was served to Ronaldo...Originally posted by sand king:Man City is a gangster club 
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Apology accepted - on behalf of Ronaldo.
Cheers.
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I remember when Kevin Keegan was there as manager, at least I think it was him. He once brought two guys with him to a meeting with an agent and tried to intimidate the agent. He even told the agent something like,"I'm the muscle here" or something like that.Originally posted by sand king:Man City is a gangster club -
Why more than 3? Did he contest the ruling or something?Originally posted by zocoss:Ben Thatcher got more than 3 matches right for his against Pedro Mendes... -
If you can accept the apology on his behalf, then the clonemaster can admit to diving on his behalf too.Originally posted by CKeer:Apology accepted - on behalf of Ronaldo.
Cheers.
CK
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No, did you see the attack on Pedro Mendes at the beginning of this season? It was so bad that the FA, suspended Thatcher for eight matches, with a further fifteen game suspended ban for two years and fined him six weeks' wages for that challengeOriginally posted by SumOne:Why more than 3? Did he contest the ruling or something?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rf92edgiFAw
Thatcher isn't new to controversy, as he has produced similar challenges against Nicky Summerbee. (pic)
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I remember that incident, but it is my first time seeing the clip of the incident. I'm thinking maybe they considered the extent of the injury as well? Also, like you said, Ben Thatcher has a history, hence maybe a heavier punishment? Just a possibility.Originally posted by zocoss:No, did you see the attack on Pedro Mendes at the beginning of this season? It was so bad that the FA, suspended Thatcher for eight matches, with a further fifteen game suspended ban for two years and fined him six weeks' wages for that challenge
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rf92edgiFAw
Thatcher isn't new to controversy, as he has produced similar challenges against Nicky Summerbee. (pic)