Kompany sent off when City entertain Manchester United in the FA Cup third round at Etihad Stadium on Sunday (01/08/2012). In a match which ended 3-2 to the visitors victory, Kompany red-carded referee Chris Foy because they have launched a two-foot tackle to Nani.
The red card was later sparked controversy. City manager Roberto Mancini, assess Kompany not deserve a red card. In fact, he considers Foy issued a red card from his pocket because it is influenced by the bombers 'Red Devils', Wayne Rooney.
Because of this a straight red card, Kompany pretty severe punishment threatened. Belgian international defender could be suspended for up to four games.
City camps that do not want to lose his captain then act. They have formally appealed to the FA.
"City today it has filed an appeal to the FA related to Vincent Kompany red card in Sunday's FA Cup match yesterday against Manchester United at Etihad Stadium," the official statement on the official site of The Citizens.
"The FA have confirmed that the hearing be held before the League Cup semi-final first leg against Liverpool on Wednesday night."
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