Patrick Vieira will not be punished by the Football Association after appearing to kick an Everton supporter during the ugly scenes that followed the Merseyside club's win over Crystal Palace last week.
Merseyside Police had already said that no charges would be brought against the former Arsenal and France midfielder after officers had spoken to him and the man he appeared to strike at full-time of a 3-2 victory that secured the Toffees' Premier League status.
Thousands of Everton fans invaded the pitch at full-time and a supporter, filming the incident on his phone, goaded Vieira as the Palace manager made his way across the pitch towards the away tunnel. Vieira then appeared to lash out, kicking the fan as he screamed in the World Cup winner's face. TV cameras also picked up the incident.
