No aggro for Aguero: Manchester City's Sergio escapes FA rap over two-footed lunge at Chelsea's David Luiz
No aggro for Aguero: Manchester City's Sergio escapes FA rap over two-footed lunge at Chelsea's David Luiz
Retrospective charge cannot be applied as ref Foy saw at
least part of the incident in Sunday's FA Cup semi-final and awarded a
free-kick for it
Striking out: Aguero went in two-footed as Luiz lay on the turf
Christopher Lee - The FA
Sergio Aguero given an amazing let-off for his vicious Wembley stamp – but it could help force a change in the rules.
The Manchester City striker will not face retrospective action, despite the true horror of his two-footed lunge on David Luiz being graphically detailed in photographs and on television.
And the true madness of the
rule that let City
star Aguero off was revealed as the FA were hamstrung because referee
Chris Foy and his officials only saw part of the flare-up.
They are therefore not allowed to launch ‘trial by television’.
But
we understand it will only increase the FA’s determination
to review the process this summer and ensure they can deal with similar
situations next season.
The Aguero case is similar to that of Wigan's Callum McManaman, who was let off for his horror challenge on Massadio
Haidara of Newcastle last month.
The two incidents have left the FA deeply frustrated and determined to act. Stamford Bridge favourite Luiz claimed the flare-up set a bad example to kids watching the FA Cup semi final on TV.
Luiz
said: “I would apologise to everyone. Aguero is a great player and I
think he needs to be honest with himself and say: ‘I don’t like to do
bad tackles, I don’t like to do that.’
“I forgive everyone in my
life, people are happy when Aguero is scoring goals, doing things in the
game. Many people have said to me, ‘Sorry this is not me and not good
for the football.’
“Many kids see the game, watch the game and want to see good things and not bad things.” ----------- Mirror Football
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