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Everton's Keane Faces Three-Game Ban for Hair Pulling

1/20/2026

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The Football Association's regulatory commission upheld Everton defender Michael Keane's red card for hair pulling and a three-game ban after Everton's January 7 match with Wolves.
Everton manager David Moyes said he was hugely disappointed by the decision.
The majority found hair pulling outside normal football conduct.
One panel member described it as instinctive and minimal.
The appeal to reduce the ban was denied.

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The Football Association's regulatory commission upheld Everton defender Michael Keane's red card for hair pulling and a three-game ban after Everton's January 7 match with Wolves.
Everton manager David Moyes said he was hugely disappointed by the decision.
The majority found hair pulling outside normal football conduct.
One panel member described it as instinctive and minimal.
The appeal to reduce the ban was denied.