Liverpool forward Roberto Firmino will not face disciplinary action from the Football Association after his clash with Everton's Mason Holgate in the FA Cup tie at Anfield in January.
Firminos statement
"As difficult as it has been to remain publicly silent, given the serious and damaging nature of what it was claimed I said during the game, I did so to demonstrate my respect for the process and to allow the issue to be investigated in the most thorough way.
"It is critical for football that tackling racism and all forms of discrimination is taken extremely seriously. As someone who has experienced racist abuse during my life, I know how damaging and hurtful it can be.
"Now the process is concluded, I would like to place on record, for the avoidance of any doubt, I did not say the word, or a variation of the word, that was claimed and subsequently reported in the media. I did not use any language that referenced race. I did not - and would never - reference a person’s skin colour or culture, by means of insult, during a dispute or an argument.
"There is no place for discrimination on a football pitch, or anywhere else in life for that matter.
"I am pleased after exhaustive reviews of all the evidence, in this specific incident, the matter is resolved."
FA on Holgate
"We are completely satisfied that the allegation was made in absolute good faith by Holgate and that there is no suggestion of this being an intentionally false or malicious allegation," The FA said.
The FA said the investigation saw them take statements from 12 players and officials from both teams, referee Robert Madley and the fourth official.
None of those directly heard the words alleged to have been said by Firmino.
Should we be concerned for Holgates well-being if hes hearing things nobody else is hearing?
Firmino cleared of allegations
posted on 22/2/18
Person A: You stupid fecking idiot.
Person B: Did you just call me a n*****r?
Person A: No, I called you a fecking idiot. You must have misheard me.
Person B: Ah right, sorry about that.
Very simplistic, but pretty much sums up all Holgate has to do.....
posted on 22/2/18
comment by Robbing_Hoody - sometimes I jump into people and then charge them with assault (U6374)
posted 20 minutes ago
comment by Manfrombelmonty (U1705)
posted 1 hour, 18 minutes ago
I'm just gonna leave this here. Employment opportunities for dangermong
https://youtu.be/kGex0kLgNok
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One of my favourite shows of all time.
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Got to meet him in person at the premiere or Four Lions in Boston.
I think my entire conversation was "durrrr, I like Jam."
Was a bit star struck
posted on 22/2/18
Yeah he's a proper hero. I don't think he courts celebrity much anyway so now worries.
Scary how his shows are coming true though. I can't really tell the difference between TDT and Fox news really.
posted on 22/2/18
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posted on 22/2/18
comment by Robbing_Hoody - sometimes I jump into people and then charge them with assault (U6374)
posted 4 minutes ago
Yeah he's a proper hero. I don't think he courts celebrity much anyway so now worries.
Scary how his shows are coming true though. I can't really tell the difference between TDT and Fox news really.
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Absolutely. And then when you look at Nathan Barley, it looks more and more prophetic every day
posted on 22/2/18
I was watching Brass Eye the other day. Well showing someone so obviously went for Peadogeddon and forgot the guy who dressed as a school.
posted on 22/2/18
comment by dangerdog (U20986)
posted 2 hours, 18 minutes ago
Anyone can cut paste things from peoples comments to suit their agenda and try to look clever
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dangerpub filtered me the little crybaby
posted on 22/2/18
comment by Robbing_Hoody - sometimes I jump into people and then charge them with assault (U6374)
posted 1 minute ago
I was watching Brass Eye the other day. Well showing someone so obviously went for Peadogeddon and forgot the guy who dressed as a school.
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haha, that was awesome.
So many brilliant moments. I actually had Brass Eye and The Day Today on video cassette back in the day, Ended up selling them on ebay when i moved over to the states. Bound to be able to find them on online these days I'd imagine.
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posted on 22/2/18
comment by Terminator1 (U1863)
posted 1 hour, 10 minutes ago
Person A: You stupid fecking idiot.
Person B: Did you just call me a n*****r?
Person A: No, I called you a fecking idiot. You must have misheard me.
Person B: Ah right, sorry about that.
Very simplistic, but pretty much sums up all Holgate has to do.....
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Holgate followed the correct procedure after making his feelings public during the game.
Let’s hope it’s all resolved amicably outside of the media circus