Marco Ianni learned his punishment for twice celebrating in the face of Jose Mourinho, setting off a touchline fracas between Chelsea and Manchester United at the end of a 2-2 draw in the Premier League.
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Ianni, 32, apologized to Mourinho after the match at the behest of Chelsea boss Maurizio Sarri, and the Football Association has now fined him approximately $7700.
Mourinho said Monday that Ianni deserved a second chance. From the BBC:
“I hope everybody does the same as I did and do not disturb the career of a great guy,” Mourinho said. “Probably someone with great potential. I’m not happy at all with more than that.”