Norwich winger Borja Sainz has been banned for six matches after admitting that he spit at an opponent during a game in December.

Norwich City winger Borja Sainz has been suspended for six matches and fined 12,000 pounds ($14,749) for spitting at an opponent, the Championship side said on Friday.

Norwich City's top scorer Borja Sainz is suspended for six matches after admitting to spitting at Sunderland's Chris Mepham in December.

Championship top scorer Borja Sainz given lengthy ban for spitting incident - Norwich star Sainz has scored 15 goals this season but has had the book thrown at him after admitting to spitting at Chris

The incident, which occurred during a Sky Bet Championship game on December 21 at the Stadium of Light, saw Sainz allegedly spitting at Sunderland defender Chris Mepham in the second half. Sainz has now been handed sanctions from an independent regulatory commission.

Norwich City top scorer Borja Sainz has been handed a six-game ban after admitting to spitting at an opponent, the Football Association confirmed on Friday.

Norwich City winger Borja Sainz has been suspended for six matches and fined 12,000 pounds ($14,749) for spitting at an opponent, the Championship side said on Friday. Sainz, Norwich's top scorer this season,

On Sainz ban: "It's a lot of games, but when you behave like that you have to expect to be suspended." Thorup said: "When you are dealing with inexperienced players in their best

Championship top scorer Borja Sainz has been banned for six games after spitting at an opponent during Norwich City’s away game against Sunderland last month. The incident occurred in the 74th minute of the match but was not seen by referee Leigh Doughty and the Norwich forward remained on the pitch as his side suffered a 2-1 defeat.

Borja Sainz has been given a six-match ban after admitting to spitting at an opponent, the FA confirmed on Friday.