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FIFA opens disciplinary proceedings against Dele Alli

The midfielder was caught sticking his middle finger up during England’s World Cup qualifying match against Slovakia on Monday.

Published : Sep 08, 2017 15:21 IST , London

Dele Alli (centre) has had a number of run-ins with the football authorities in the past.
Dele Alli (centre) has had a number of run-ins with the football authorities in the past.
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Dele Alli (centre) has had a number of run-ins with the football authorities in the past.

FIFA has opened disciplinary proceedings against Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Dele Alli after the player was caught making an obscene gesture during an England match, the world governing body announced on Friday.

Alli was caught sticking his middle finger up during the national side's World Cup qualifying match against Slovakia on Monday. He said after the match the gesture had been directed as a joke at team-mate Kyle Walker.

Spurs boss Mauricio Pochettino, speaking on Thursday, had played down the incident. "It's true it's not a fantastic gesture but it's not a big issue. It was a joke in a moment with his team-mate. I don't think it'll be a big issue with FIFA or with us."

Alli, 21, has had a number of run-ins with the football authorities and has faced calls to curb his fiery temperament.

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