Chelsea’s Diego Costa has been suspended, fined and warned about his future conduct by the Football Association, following the striker’s improper conduct in the 2-0 loss to Everton in the FA Cup last month.

The Spain international was sent off against the Toffees at Goodison Park after receiving his second yellow card in the 84th minute.




Costa, who is not new to controversies, has been handed a one-game ban and fined £20,000 for his latest misconduct.

The 27-year-old’s latest suspension will come into play immediately following his current two-match ban.
 


The statement on the FA’s official site read: “Following an Independent Regulatory Commission hearing on Thursday (31 March 2016), Chelsea's Diego Costa has been given a one-match suspension, fined £20,000 and warned as to his future conduct.

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“The forward admitted a charge of improper conduct in relation to his behaviour after he was shown a second yellow card in The FA Cup Sixth Round tie on 12 March 2016 at Goodison Park.

“This suspension will follow immediately on the conclusion of the player's current ban."

Costa was sent off against Everton after reacting to Gareth Barry’s challenge, and it was claimed in some corners that the forward bit the Englishman, though Barry denied that.

The forward, who joined Chelsea from Spanish giants Atletico Madrid in 2014, helped the club to the Premier League and the FA Cup in his debut season in England.

He has scored 15 goals in 37 appearances in all competitions for Chelsea in the current campaign.