Cardiff boss Omer Riza charged by FA with south Wales derby misconduct
Cardiff City manager Omer Riza has been charged with misconduct by the Football Association (FA) after being sent off against Welsh rivals Swansea City.
Riza was shown a red card in the final moments of Cardiff’s 3-0 Championship win after an altercation with Swansea midfielder Goncalo Franco on the touchline.
He is also accused of encroaching the pitch.
An FA spokesperson said: “Cardiff City’s Omer Riza has been charged with misconduct following their EFL Championship match against Swansea City on Saturday, 18 January.
“It’s alleged that the manager acted in an improper and/or confrontational manner around the 92nd minute and after being sent off.”
Riza has until Friday, 24 January to respond.
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