Linesman who elbowed Andrew Robertson goes free | Foreign football

The Scotland international argued with assistant referee Constantine Hatzidakis shortly after the half-time signal, who elbowed the Liverpool player’s jaw. Robertson then went to get an angry story from referee Paul Tierney, but he gave the defender a yellow card.

The incident sparked great dismay among the Liverpool players, but no immediate action was taken at half-time. Hatzidakis ‘just’ appeared on the field again in the second half.

The Professional Game Match Officials Limited (PGMOL), the body responsible for match officials in English football, was quick to reveal that an investigation has been launched into Hatzidakis’ ‘alleged’ elbow. The FA, the English national football association, also examined the matter thoroughly. Such an offense would normally be classified as ‘violent conduct’ and would normally result in a three match suspension.

But Hatzidakis got off with an apology. “No action will be taken against assistant referee Constantine Hatzidakis following the Andy Robertson incident,” the FA said in a statement.

Sky Sports analyst Roy Keane also thinks that Robertson was acting enormously. “Does Robertson grab the linesman first? I’m not sure, but why is he complaining? He should be more concerned with his way of defending. Do you know what he is, that Robertson? I’ve seen him a few times, he’s a big baby, that’s what that guy is,” said the former Manchester United captain.