Bosingwa escapes punishment

Last updated : 03 February 2009 By Al Campbell
The Chelsea defender clearly kicked Benayoun in the back on Sunday, right under the nose of the linesman. However, the FA are not charging Bosingwa as they don't want to make the linesman look like the myopic dickhead he clearly is.

"Bosingwa was involved in an incident with Liverpool's Yossi Benayoun during the Premier League match at Anfield on February 1," said an FA spokesperson.

"Referee Mike Riley has informed the FA that, while he did not see the incident himself, it was seen by his assistant Mo Matadar. No action was taken against Bosingwa by the officials.

"Under the FIFA Laws of the Game, the FA is prohibited from taking disciplinary action when incidents are seen at the time by the match officials."