Ex-Premier League referee says Salah should be PUNISHED

Former Premier League referee Mark Clattenburg says Mohamed Salah should be disqualified for his dive in Crystal Palace match. Egypt international has been massively criticized for the episode in the latest match. Several pundits and football fans started to question his reputation. “Mo Salah went down with no contact from Mamadou Sakho,” Clattenburg said (via Daily Star). “It’s irrelevant that he did not appeal for a penalty, because he was trying to deceive referee Jonathan Moss, who should have issued a yellow card. “Salah was accused of going down easily to win penalties against Arsenal and Newcastle. “In all these situations, he has no chance to score, so it seems he prefers to try to win a penalty. “As he is Liverpool’s penalty taker, he will know winning a spot-kick means he has a free shot at goal. “He is then likely to increase his chances of winning the Golden Boot.” “One thing I have noticed is that when Salah goes down to try to win penalties, his hands go above his head. “This is what officials look for when trying to see if a player has simulated. “Usually, if you are knocked over, you put your hands straight out to break your fall.

“Until the introduction of VAR, if a player simulates, a suspension should follow — irrespective of the referee’s decision.” https://twitter.com/kooshmcfc/status/1087131334299041794

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