Soccer-Arsenal's Arteta says honest opinions, emotions needed despite FA charge

FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Champions League - Group B - Arsenal v Sevilla - Emirates Stadium, London, Britain - November 8, 2023 Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta before the match REUTERS/Hannah Mckay/File Photo

(Reuters) - Honest opinions and authentic emotional reactions from coaches are good for the sport, Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta said on Friday after being charged by the English FA for his comments on refereeing.

Arteta was charged last week for calling the video assistant referee's decision not to overturn Anthony Gordon's goal in Arsenal's 1-0 defeat to Newcastle United on Nov. 4 an embarrassment and a disgrace.