No further disciplinary action for official Hatzidakis after incident with Liverpool's Robertson

MANCHESTER: Assistant referee Constantine Hatzidakis will not face further disciplinary action for allegedly elbowing Liverpool's Andy Robertson in the face, the Football Association said on Thursday (Apr 13).

Hatzidakis stood down while the incident, which occurred at half-time during Liverpool's draw with Arsenal in the Premier League last Sunday, was being investigated.

The official made contact with Robertson's chin when the player approached him at Anfield.

"I look forward to returning to officiating matches," Hatzidakis said in a statement released by Professional Game Match Officials Limited (PGMOL).

"I fully assisted the FA with their investigation and have discussed the matter directly with Andy Robertson during an open and positive conversation.

"It was certainly not my intention to make any contact with Andy as I pulled my arm away from him and for that I have apologised."

The FA said that it had reviewed all the evidence, including detailed statements from Liverpool and PGMOL, as well as video footage from multiple angles before reaching its decision.