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Man City's Kerstin Casparij hit with FA charge for allegedly sticking middle finger up at Man Utd fans

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Casparij finds herself at the centre of controversy after being charged by the Football Association (FA) for allegedly making an offensive gesture during the Manchester derby on March 23rd.The charge against Casparij stems from an incident in the 37th minute of the match when City's Jess Park scored. It was during this crucial moment that Casparij is alleged to have made a middle-finger gesture towards the away supporters of United, sparking controversy and leading to the subsequent FA charge.

WHAT HAPPENED?

Casparij now has until April 3rd to respond to the charge levelled against her by the FA. This period allows her and her legal representatives to present any evidence or arguments in her defence before a decision is made.

THE BIGGER PICTURE

A statement put out by the FA read: "Manchester City Women's Kerstin Casparij has been charged after their Women's Super League game against Manchester United Women on Saturday 23 March."It's alleged that the player's conduct during the 37th minute was offensive, insulting or abusive, and she has until Wednesday 3 April to provide a response." <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><a href="https://t.co/k06ytsTQPO">pic.twitter.com/k06ytsTQPO</a>— FA Spokesperson (@FAspokesperson) <a href="https://twitter.com/FAspokesperson/status/1773394696145867059?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 28, 2024</a></blockquote>
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WHAT THE FA SAID

City's on-field performance on that day saw them <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/jess-park-turns-manchester-blue-winners-and-losers-as-city-s-young-lioness-and-record-breaker-khadija-shaw-end-united-s-hopes-of-a-top-three-wsl-finish/blt87ae6d15254df5c4" target="_blank">emerge 3-1 triumphant over their rivals, </a>temporarily taking the top spot in the Women's Super League standings. However, their reign at the <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/khadija-shaw-man-city-scoring-record/blt24044c09163c6b9c" target="_blank">summit was short-lived</a> as Chelsea's subsequent victory over West Ham propelled the Blues to the top of the table, albeit on goal difference.

DID YOU KNOW?

Casparij will be back in action with City against Liverpool on Saturday in a WSL fixture.

WHAT NEXT?

Man City's Kerstin Casparij hit with FA charge for allegedly sticking middle finger up at Man Utd fans | Goal.com US

Manchester City defender Kerstin Casparij has been hit with a FA charge after she allegedly showed her middle finger towards Manchester United fans.

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