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Spurs' Tudor charged after 'home referee' claim sparks FA misconduct probe

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Interim Tottenham manager Igor Tudor faces a misconduct charge from the Football Association (FA) following his post-match criticism of referee Thomas Bramall during Spurs' 2-1 Premier League loss to Fulham on March 1st. Tudor alleged Bramall displayed bias towards the home team, stating the referee 'doesn't understand football' and made decisions favouring Fulham. The FA charged Tudor for allegedly acting improperly by implying bias and questioning the referee's integrity in a post-match interview. Spurs and Tudor, 47, have until Monday to respond to the charge.

Tudor's comments came after Spurs' relegation-threatened team conceded a goal he believed resulted from a push by Fulham's Raul Jimenez on Radu Dragusin, which he deemed a clear foul. The FA's charge specifically cites Tudor's comments implying bias and questioning integrity as improper. Tudor's remarks highlight growing tensions between the club and match officials amid a difficult season. The deadline for Spurs and Tudor to respond is Monday, adding pressure as the club fights to avoid relegation.