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FA not taking action against Vieira for fan altercation at Everton

Crystal Palace manager Patrick Vieira will not be charged by England's Football Association (FA) following his altercation with a fan amid a pitch invasion at Goodison Park last week.

Published : May 25, 2022 21:24 IST

Vieira was confronted by the supporter post-match, whom he kicked to the ground before the fan being led away.
Vieira was confronted by the supporter post-match, whom he kicked to the ground before the fan being led away.
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Vieira was confronted by the supporter post-match, whom he kicked to the ground before the fan being led away.

Crystal Palace manager Patrick Vieira will not be charged by England's Football Association (FA) following his altercation with a fan amid a pitch invasion at Goodison Park last week.

Vieira was confronted by the supporter after his team's 3-2 defeat by Everton and the Frenchman appeared to kick the fan to the ground before being led away.

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Both parties declined to make a formal complaint and Merseyside Police declined to file charges after an investigation.

The comeback win over Palace secured Everton's Premier League survival, which led to the home team's fans invading the pitch. The FA and both clubs are still investigating the pitch invasion.

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