Osvaldo charged by FA over Newcastle fracas
Southampton striker Pablo Daniel Osvaldo has been charged with violent conduct during his side's 1-1 draw with Newcastle United.
The best features, fun and footballing quizzes, straight to your inbox every week.
You are now subscribed
Your newsletter sign-up was successful
Want to add more newsletters?
Five times a week
FourFourTwo Daily
Fantastic football content straight to your inbox! From the latest transfer news, quizzes, videos, features and interviews with the biggest names in the game, plus lots more.
Once a week
...And it’s LIVE!
Sign up to our FREE live football newsletter, tracking all of the biggest games available to watch on the device of your choice. Never miss a kick-off!
Join the club
Get full access to premium articles, exclusive features and a growing list of member rewards.
Osvaldo was embroiled in a pitchside fracas in last Saturday's Premier League game that saw the benches of both sides involved in the dying stages of the St James' Park draw.
The incident was sparked by a challenge by Morgan Schneiderlin on Massadio Haidara and the ensuing melee saw goalkeeping coaches from both sides - Newcastle's Andy Woodman and Southampton's Toni Jimenez - sent to the stands by referee Mike Jones.
After reviewing the footage, the Football Association (FA) have charged both Osvaldo and Woodman for violent conduct and improper conduct respectively.
An FA statement read: "Newcastle United coach Andy Woodman and Southampton player Dani Osvaldo have both been charged by the FA following an incident in the recent fixture between the two clubs.
"Osvaldo has been charged with violent conduct in relation to the incident in the 94th minute of the game at St. James's Park on Saturday 14 December.
"Meanwhile, Woodman who was sent to the stands following the incident, has been charged with improper conduct. Neither club will face charges."
Both Osvaldo and Woodman have until Monday to respond to the charges.
The best features, fun and footballing quizzes, straight to your inbox every week.
