Masch hit with FA charge
by Alex Livie, 26 March 2008
The Football Association have stepped into the Javier Mascherano affair by charging the Argentina international with improper conduct.
The Liverpool midfielder was sent off against Manchester United at the weekend, with his second booking coming on the back of a constant stream of criticism towards referee Steve Bennett.
Mascherano was apoplectic with rage when shown a second yellow card and had to be ushered down the tunnel by team-mates and manager Rafa Benitez.
Liverpool were unhappy with Bennett’s actions, a view not shared by the wider football community, but The FA have taken a dim view of the player’s conduct.
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“Liverpool's Javier Mascherano has today been charged with improper conduct,” read a statement from The FA.
“The charge relates to his reaction towards referee Steve Bennett after being sent off against Manchester United on Sunday 23 March.
“He has until 6pm tomorrow (Thursday) to respond. The case will be heard by a Regulatory Commission on Friday 4 April.
“Mascherano is currently serving a one-match suspension for the sending-off.”