Rodri, Morata facing UEFA suspension

UEFA have begun a disciplinary process against Spain striker, Álvaro Morata and team-mate Rodri for singing about a sovereignty claim on Gibraltar.

Morata and Rodri chanted the song during La Roja’s European Championship title celebration.

UEFA, in a statement on Friday, said a disciplinary inspector “is being appointed to evaluate a potential violation” of its rules by the two players.

Morata and Rodri led a huge to crowd in singing “Gibraltar is Spanish” on Monday.

The celebrations took place a day after Spain’s 2-1 win over England in the Euro 2024 final.

Gibraltar on the southern tip of Spain has been a British overseas territory for more than 300 years.

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The Gibraltar football federation filed a formal complaint to UEFA on Thursday.

Rodri, Morata facing UEFA suspension

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