Rio Ferdinand explains what should happen after Mason Holgate and Roberto Firmino incident
The FA’s investigation into Mason Holgate and Roberto Firmino’s racism dispute is about to enter its third week.
The governing body are looking into claims that Firmino racially abused Holgate during Liverpool’s FA Cup victory over Everton on January 5.
Liverpool’s number 9 reacted angrily when Holgate pushed him over the advertising hoardings, approaching the Everton defender before referee Bobby Madley, with the help of teammates, separated them.
It was in this fleeting coming together that Firmino is accused of racially abusing the 21-year-old.
The FA released a statement earlier in the month, saying: “The FA can confirm that referee Bobby Madley was made aware of an allegation during the Liverpool versus Everton game at Anfield last night and has subsequently reported this to The FA, which will now begin making enquiries into the matter.”
Two weeks on and the investigation is still ongoing. Read More …
Liverpool’s number 9 reacted angrily when Holgate pushed him over the advertising hoardings, approaching the Everton defender before referee Bobby Madley, with the help of teammates, separated them.
It was in this fleeting coming together that Firmino is accused of racially abusing the 21-year-old.
The FA released a statement earlier in the month, saying: “The FA can confirm that referee Bobby Madley was made aware of an allegation during the Liverpool versus Everton game at Anfield last night and has subsequently reported this to The FA, which will now begin making enquiries into the matter.”
Two weeks on and the investigation is still ongoing.
It was in this fleeting coming together that Firmino is accused of racially abusing the 21-year-old.
The FA released a statement earlier in the month, saying: “The FA can confirm that referee Bobby Madley was made aware of an allegation during the Liverpool versus Everton game at Anfield last night and has subsequently reported this to The FA, which will now begin making enquiries into the matter.”
Two weeks on and the investigation is still ongoing.