Richarlison ESCAPES retrospective action for incident with Ramsdale

Tottenham star Richarlison ESCAPES retrospective action from the FA for his heated exchange with Aaron Ramsdale at the end of the north London derby

  • Richarlison will not face an FA charge for his altercation with Aaron Ramsdale
  • He approached the keeper aggressively at the end of the north London derby 
  • Ramsdale was kicked by a supporter after his heated exchange with Richarlison
  • The Tottenham fan who kicked Ramsdale has since been charged with assault
  • LIVE: Manchester City host Tottenham in the Premier League at the Etihad

Richarlison will avoid an FA charge for his altercation with Arsenal goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale after the final whistle of Sunday’s north London derby.

Tottenham forward Richarlison aggressively approached Ramsdale, who appeared to be taunting Spurs fans following the Gunners 2-0 win.

The scenes triggered a further flashpoint when a supporter aimed a kick at Ramsdale. The fan has since been charged by police.

Tottenham star Richarlison will not face an FA charge for his altercation with Aaron Ramsdale

However, Brazil international Richarlison will escape punishment for his role in the incident.

The FA reviewed incidents on the pitch at the end of the game, which were also seen and managed by match officials at the time.

The governing body have ruled that there is no evidence to suggest that any retrospective disciplinary action for any potential red card offence is necessary. 

A steward had to separate the pair before the Tottenham supporter, who climbed onto an advertising hoard behind the South Stand, appeared to kick the goalkeeper.

Moments after his altercation with Richarlison, the goalkeeper was kicked by a Tottenham fan


The Tottenham fan attacked the Arsenal goalkeeper after the north London derby on Sunday

The fan has since been named as 35-year-old Joseph Watts and has been charged with assault by Metropolitan Police.

The FA strongly condemned the attack on Ramsdale and described it as ‘wholly unacceptable behaviour’, but they were also understood to be looking into the clash between Arsenal’s goalkeeper and Richarlison.

No further action will be taken, however, with the incident believed to have been seen and managed appropriately by referee Craig Pawson at the time.




Share this article


Source: Read Full Article