• Brazilian forward clashed with Mason Holgate in first half of Cup tie
• FA expected to launch an investigation into the flare-upThe Football organization is expected to launch an investigation into allegations by the Everton defender Mason Holgate that he was racially abused by Roberto Firmino during Liverpool’s FA Cup win at Anfield.
Holgate clashed with the Liverpool forward after pushing him over the advertising hoardings in the first half of the home side’s 2-1 victory. Firmino reacted furiously and ran towards the Everton defender,who erupted after something was said by the Brazil international. Holgate had to be restrained by several team-mates and appeared to complain to the referee, Robert Madley, and that a racist term had been used. The match official reported the allegation to the fourth official,Jon Moss, and spoke to the 21-year-broken-down again after the game.
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Source: guardian.co.uk