Kiko Casilla will serve an immediate eight-match suspension after allegations he used discriminatory, racist language towards Jonathan Leko were found to be proven.
The Football Association has announced the sanction this evening, which includes a £60,000 fine for Casilla and an order to attend face-to-face education as a result.
Casilla misses tomorrow’s visit to Hull City and would be available for selection again on April 18 when Barnsley visit Elland Road.
A statement from The FA reads: “Kiko Casilla has been suspended for eight matches with immediate effect, fined £60,000 and must attend face-to-face education after a breach of FA Rule E3(2) was found proven by an independent Regulatory Commission.
“The Leeds United Goalkeeper denied using abusive and/or insulting words, which were contrary to FA Rule E3(1) and constituted an “Aggravated Breach”, which is defined in FA Rule E3(2), as they made reference to race and/or colour and/or ethnic origin, towards a Charlton Athletic player during an EFL Championship fixture on Saturday 28 September 2019.
“The independent Regulatory Commission’s written reasons will be published on the week commencing Monday 2 March 2020.”
