James handed one-match ban for tunnel incident following Villa defeat

“Chelsea captain Reece James admitted to using “improper, insulting and abusive words and behaviour” towards a match official following a 1-0 defeat to Aston Villa at Stamford Bridge in September, and will serve a one-match ban. James, who is currently sidelined with a hamstring injury, was also fined £90,000. The FA say the written reasons would be published “at the earliest opportunity”.”

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