Manchester City right back Bacary Sagna has been fined £40,000 by the football Association for his comments on social media.

The FA have now gone on to released the following statement in relation to French international’s recent misconduct charge.

‘Bacary Sagna has been fined £40,000 for misconduct in relation to a comment posted on social media.’

‘The Manchester City defender was also warned as to his future conduct, following the Independent Regulatory Commission hearing.

‘The player was charged in that his comment questioned the integrity of the match official and/or alleged and/or implied bias on the part of the match official, and/or brought the game into disrepute contrary to Rule E3 (1).’