Nottingham Forest's Nuno Santo Fined for Misconduct

Nottingham Forest manager Nuno Espirito Santo and defender Neco Williams have received fines from the Football Association (FA) due to misconduct following their comments after a 2-0 defeat to Everton, where they felt unfairly treated by match officials. Nuno was fined £40,000 and given a one-match touchline ban, suspended until May 2026, while Williams was fined £24,000. Their remarks, made in the wake of three denied penalty appeals, implied bias against lower-table teams and questioned the integrity of the referees. Nuno expressed frustration over recurring poor decisions and highlighted concerns about the appointment of VAR official Stuart Attwell, who Forest believed had a conflict of interest as a supporter of Luton Town. Both have been warned regarding future conduct, and the FA is still reviewing the club's social media response to the match. The situation reflects ongoing discussions about VAR and officiating in the Premier League.