Matheus Cunha, Wolverhampton Wanderers’ forward, has been handed a two-match suspension and fined £80,000 following an incident that occurred after full-time in the Premier League fixture against Ipswich Town at Molineux on Saturday, 14 December 2024.
FA Statement on Misconduct
The Football Association (FA) released a statement detailing the decision:
“Matheus Cunha has been suspended for two games and fined £80,000 following the Premier League fixture between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Ipswich Town on Saturday 14 December 2024.
The forward was charged with misconduct, and it was alleged that he acted in an improper manner after the final whistle. He admitted the charge, and the sanctions were subsequently imposed by an independent Regulatory Commission.
Full written reasons for this case will be published in due course.”
Matches Cunha Will Miss
The suspension means Cunha will be absent from the following key fixtures:
- Premier League: Wolverhampton Wanderers vs. Nottingham Forest
- FA Cup Third Round: Wolverhampton Wanderers vs. Bristol City
Wolves manager Vitor Pereira will need to adjust his lineup to compensate for the Brazilian’s absence during these crucial matches.
Stay tuned for the full written reasons and further updates on this case.
