Aston Villa’s Jhon Duran red card appeal rejected
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 26: Jhon Duran of Aston Villa fouls Fabian Schaer of Newcastle United, resulting in a red card during the Premier League match between Newcastle United FC and Aston Villa FC at St James' Park on December 26, 2024 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. (Photo by Aston Villa/Aston Villa FC via Getty Images)
Aston Villa says it has failed in an attempt to have Jhon Duran's red card at Newcastle overturned on appeal.
The 21-year-old Colombia international was sent off 32 minutes into a 3-0 defeat in the Premier League at St. James' Park on Thursday after appearing to stamp on defender Fabian Schar, prompting a furious reaction from Villa head coach Unai Emery, who later indicated that the club would appeal.
However, Villa said Friday night that its bid was u...