Football

Why Bruno Fernandes Wasn’t Sent Off for ‘Petulant’ Kick on Phil Foden

September 15, 2026

During a recent match, Bruno Fernandes escaped a red card following an incident where he aimed a petulant kick toward Phil Foden. The decision to keep the midfielder on the pitch has raised questions regarding the officiating.

An analysis of the encounter explains the specific officiating reasons why Fernandes avoided being dismissed for the strike against Foden.

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