Following the altercation on the touchline during their Premier League matchup earlier this month, Tottenham and Brighton have each been fined £100,000.
Both managers, Cristian Stellini and Roberto De Zerbi, were removed to the stands following the incident, which happened in the 58th minute of Spurs’ 2-1 victory over the Seagulls.
Temperaments erupted following a match in which Brighton lost to their opponents after having two goals and a penalty claim overturned by VAR reviews.
When asked about the incident after the game on April 8, Spurs interim head coach Stellini told Sky Sports: “I don’t like to be involved when there is a fight or something too aggressive. I’m quiet and focused on the game.
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“I try to do my job. I want to speak only about my team and the game, not what happened between us and them on the bench.”
Fellow Italian De Zerbi responded to BBC Sport: “I am used to always respecting everyone and I want the same towards me.”
The FA charged both clubs for the “mass confrontation” and confirmed the fines on Wednesday, saying: “Both clubs admitted they failed to ensure that their benches conducted themselves in an orderly fashion and did not behave in a way which is improper during the 58th minute.”