The Chelsea striker is facing sanctions after being accused of biting
the Everton midfielder and has also been asked to explain a gesture
he made towards supporters
Chelsea striker Diego Costa has been charged with improper conduct
for his behaviour after receiving a second yellow card during
Saturday's FA Cup tie against Everton.
The Spain international was accused of attempting to bite Gareth
Barry after being fouled during the 2-0 defeat.
Costa and Barry both later denied there being any bite but the
Spaniard will nevertheless face further examination by the Football
Association for his actions in addition to the ban he will receive for
being sent off.
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"Diego Costa has been charged in relation to Chelsea’s FA Cup sixth
round fixture against Everton on Saturday 12 March 2016," an FA
statement reads.
"It is alleged his behaviour, after being shown a second yellow card
in the game, amounted to improper conduct.
"He has until 6pm (GMT) on Thursday 17 March 2016 to respond to
the charge.
"Meanwhile, the Chelsea striker has until Wednesday [16 March
2016] to provide his observations to The FA in relation to an alleged
gesture he made towards Everton supporters while leaving the pitch
at half-time."