Morata and Rodri charged by UEFA for Gibraltar chant

Alvaro Morata and Rodri have been charged by UEFA following their actions during Spain’s trophy celebrations after winning Euro 2024.

The Spanish duo, who were a key part of La Roja’s record fourth European Championship success, were at the centre of complaints from Gibraltar’s FA over unacceptable chanting during the trophy parade in Madrid.

Manchester City midfielder Rodri could be seen chanting “Gibraltar is Spanish” on the stage, with Morata later encouraging the crowd to join in with the same chant.

Last Friday, UEFA confirmed they had opened an investigation and have since come to their conclusion.

The pair have been charged with “violating the basic rules of decent conduct, using sporting events for manifestations of a non-sporting nature, and bringing the sport of football, and UEFA in particular, into disrepute”.

Rodri was named the player of the tournament in Germany, with Morata scoring once in their Group B opener against Croatia in Berlin.

The Gibraltar FA welcomes UEFA opening formal disciplinary proceedings against Rodri and Alvaro Moratahttps://t.co/4bPoxPyBKq

— Gibraltar FA (@GibraltarFA) July 23, 2024

In a statement, the Gibraltar FA said: “The Gibraltar FA welcomes the announcement today that UEFA has decided to open formal disciplinary proceedings against Rodri and Alvaro Morata further to the complaint filed by the Gibraltar FA with UEFA.

“This is an important first step in order to establish the unlawfulness of the chant on the basis of the grounds put forward by the Gibraltar FA in its complaint.

“The Gibraltar FA now awaits the decision of the UEFA Control Ethics and Disciplinary Body when the matter is heard.”