Everton's Richarlison charged by FA for throwing flare after netting winner vs. Chelsea

Everton's Richarlison charged by FA for throwing flare after netting winner vs. Chelsea

ESPN·2022-06-02 14:00

Richarlison netted a 46th-minute winner against Chelsea on May 1. James Gill - Danehouse/Getty ImagesEverton forward Richarlison has been charged with improper conduct by the Football Association for throwing a lit flare off the field after scoring a crucial goal in his team's successful fight to avoid relegation from the Premier League.In the celebrations that followed Richarlison's goal that ultimately earned Everton a 1-0 win over Chelsea on May 1, a lit blue smoke canister was thrown on to the field by supporters.- Stream ESPN FC Daily on ESPN+ (U.S. only)- Don't have ESPN? Get instant accessRicharlison responded by picking the object up and throwing it back in the direction of the stand, although it was unclear where it landed.pic.twitter.com/RQkDpyjNzF Richarlison Andrade (@richarlison97) June 1, 2022The FA said on Wednesday the Brazil international has been charged with a breach of the rules and has until June 8 to provide a response.It was one of a number of important goals scored by Richarlison as Everton stayed up with a match to spare this season.

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