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Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero will not face punishment for touching a female assistant referee in Saturday’s 1-0 win over Arsenal in the English Premier League.
The Argentine star confronted Sian Massey-Ellis after he disputed her decision to award a throw-in against his team, touching her on the neck and shoulder before the official swatted him away.
Players can be cautioned for physical contact with a referee if it is deemed non-aggressive and can be sent off if it is considered to be aggressive and or confrontational.
Retrospective charges can only be brought against a player for touching an official if their actions are adjudged as being aggressive and or confrontational.
Aguero went unpunished during the match and the referee’s governing body in England said the incident was not deemed aggressive or threatening.
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola defended Aguero in the post-match news conference.
“Come on, guys. Sergio is the nicest person I have ever met in my life. Look for problems in other situations, not in this one,” he said. Aljazeera
