Spanish footballers Rodri and Alvaro Morata have been handed a one-match ban by UEFA's Control, Ethics, and Disciplinary Body for their controversial comments during Spain's European Championship celebrations in Berlin last month. 
The pair was caught singing "Gibraltar is Spanish" in the aftermath of their victory over England, prompting a formal complaint from the Gibraltar FA and subsequent disciplinary proceedings.
UEFA charged Rodri and Morata in late July, citing violations of conduct and decency, as well as using a sporting event for non-sporting purposes. The disciplinary body has now deemed the pair guilty, resulting in a one-match suspension for both players. This means they will miss Spain's opening Nations League fixture against Serbia on September 5.
The incident has sparked debate about the intersection of sports and politics, with UEFA taking a firm stance against using football as a platform for non-sporting expressions. The ban serves as a reminder of the importance of adhering to codes of conduct and respecting the integrity of the sport.
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