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David Moyes Charged by FA over 'Slap' Comment Made to BBC Reporter Vicki Sparks

Sunderland manager David Moyes has been charged by the FA for comments he made to BBC reporter Vicki Sparks after a 0-0 draw with Burnley on March 18.

The FA have adjudged the comments to be "improper and/or threatening and/or brought the game into disrepute." Moyes, 54, has until 6 p.m. BST on May 3 to respond to the charge.

The Scotsman told Sparks she "might get a slap" after a line of questioning on Sunderland owner Ellis Short, per BBC Sport.

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