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Man Utd defender Jones suspended for rant at UEFA anti-doping officer

Manchester United defender Phil Jones has been suspended for two matches for verbally abusing a Uefa anti-doping officer at the Europa League final, reports BBC Sport.

Jones was found guilty of "directing insulting and directing abusive language" and "a lack of cooperation and respect" towards the official.

United were also fined £8,900, while Jones was fined £4,450.

His team-mate Daley Blind was also charged with an anti-doping rules violation, but was only fined £4,450.

Jones was charged for "violation and non-compliance" with a rule that states: "Every player designated to undergo as doping control is personally responsible for reporting immediately to the doping control station as notified."

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