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Richarlison banned for Tottenham’s EPL opener

Published:Wednesday | July 6, 2022 | 12:09 AMLONDON (AP):
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Everton’s Richarlison runs with a flare as he celebrates after scoring his sides first goal during the Premier League soccer match between Everton and Chelsea at Goodison Park in Liverpool, England, on May 1, 2022.
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Everton’s Richarlison runs with a flare as he celebrates after scoring his sides first goal during the Premier League soccer match between Everton and Chelsea at Goodison Park in Liverpool, England, on May 1, 2022.
Everton's Richarlison ruins with a flare as he celebrates after scoring his sides first goal during the Premier League soccer match between Everton and Chelsea at Goodison Park in Liverpool, England, Sunday, May 1, 2022.
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Everton's Richarlison ruins with a flare as he celebrates after scoring his sides first goal during the Premier League soccer match between Everton and Chelsea at Goodison Park in Liverpool, England, Sunday, May 1, 2022.
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TOTTENHAM FORWARD Richarlison was banned yesterday from his new club’s English Premier League opening game after throwing a smoke canister when playing for Everton last season.

Richarlison admitted to a charge of improper conduct and was banned for one game and fined £25,000 (US$30,000), the English Football Association said in announcing the tribunal verdict.

Tottenham start the league hosting Southampton on August 6. Richarlison should be available to play at Chelsea one week later.

Richarlison scored in Everton’s 1-0 win against Chelsea on May 1 that helped his then club avoid relegation. But a lit, blue smoke canister was thrown on the pitch by Everton supporters and Richarlison picked it up and threw it away from the field.

The 25-year-old Brazil forward signed for Tottenham last week for an initial transfer fee of £50 million (US$60 million).