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FA charges Tuchel, Conte with improper behavior for scuffle

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Chelsea's head coach Thomas Tuchel argues with Tottenham's head coach Antonio Conte during the English Premier League soccer match between Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur at Stamford Bridge Stadium in London, Sunday, Aug. 14, 2022. (AP)

Thomas Tuchel and Antonio Conte were charged on Monday by the Football Association with improper behavior for their post-match scuffle at Stamford Bridge following the feisty 2-2 draw between Chelsea and Tottenham in the Premier League.

The managers, who had already had a heated clash in the technical area during the game, went head-to-head after the final whistle when the traditional handshake went awry, setting off pushing and shoving. Both Chelsea's Tuchel and Tottenham's Conte were shown red cards.

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