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Football Association reject Mane appeal against three-game ban after collision with Man City goalkeeper

Football

By AFP | Sep 12, 2017

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The Football Association has upheld Sadio Mane’s three-game ban after his red card in Liverpool’s 5-0 defeat to Manchester City

Mane was shown a straight red card for his high-footed challenge on Man City goalkeeper
Mane has since apologised, but cannot escape a ban after his straight red card

Liverpool's Sadio Mane had his three-match suspension for a red card received for a high challenge on Manchester City's Ederson upheld on Tuesday, after the Football Association rejected his claim of excessive punishment.

Senegal winger Mane was sent off after catching goalkeeper Ederson in the face during City's 5-0 win in the Premier League at Eastlands on Saturday.

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