A charity which represents referees has called for huge changes to be made to the laws of the game after linesman Constantine Hatzidakis was involved in a confrontation with Liverpool defender Andy Robertson.
Hatzidakis has been suspended by the refereeing body the PGMOL while the FA investigates the incident which happened at half-time of Liverpool’s 2-2 draw with Arsenal on Sunday. The assistant referee is accused of elbowing Robertson, who approached him after the whistle was blown.
The shocking incident is the latest in a string of high-profile clashes between players and officials. Fulham striker Aleksandar Mitrovic was banned for eight matches earlier this month after grabbing referee Chris Kavanagh by the arm, while Manchester United midfielder Bruno Fernandes escaped punishment for touching linesman Adam Nunn.
