Last season, the exclusion of Sergio Canales caused a lot of ink to flow on the other side of the Pyrenees. For the first time in his career, the former Real Bétis attacking midfielder received two warnings in quick succession, synonymous with a red card, by Mateu Lahoz in the final seconds of the game against Cadiz (0-0) for protest. Sanctioned with a fine of €601 and suspended for four matches, the Iberian received the support of the Andalusian club which decided to file an appeal with the RFEF Appeals Commission.
This Wednesday, Ace informs us that the Administrative Court of Madrid has rendered its verdict and ruled in favor of the player transferred to Monterrey this summer, considering that the “principles of typicality, guilt and presumption of innocence of Sergio Canales had been violated” and motivated by an error of interpretation in his statements. Thus, the 32-year-old midfielder will not need to serve the remainder of his suspension or pay the fine. “I have always said that my behavior with referees on and off the field has been exemplary, showing them the utmost respect throughout my professional career. It’s been like this since I made my debut in 2008 and it’s going to continue like this now that I’m in Mexico.he expressed upon learning of the court decision.
