The English Football Association may soon have a word or two for James Maddison, the Tottenham Hotspur midfielder, following his explosive social medi...
The English Football Association may soon have a word or two for James Maddison, the Tottenham Hotspur midfielder, following his explosive social media reaction to the officiating that denied his side a stoppage time penalty in their 1. 1 draw with Leeds United. According to exclusive information gathered by GoalZaza, the England international, who only recently returned to action after a lengthy battle with an ACL injury, took to Instagram to lambast the match officials and the Video Assistant Referee for failing to award what many pundits have described as a clear spot kick. The incident in question occurred deep into added time, when Maddison was seemingly hauled down inside the Leeds penalty area, yet referee Simon Hooper waved play on without a second look from the VAR room. Such public criticism of the powers that be is a grave risk under current FA regulations, which frown upon any player or manager questioning the integrity of match officials in the public domain. In the scheme of things, this draw could prove costly for Spurs in their quest for a top four finish, and Maddison. �s frustration is understandable. However, the authorities are not known for their leniency when it comes to unsanctioned commentary on officiating decisions. The lion. �s share of the blame may also fall on the North London club. �s failure to convert earlier chances, but for the Super Eagles faithful watching from Lagos viewing centres, the refereeing was the main talking point of the evening. As the FA reviews the midfielder. �s post, the football community awaits a possible fine or suspension that could disrupt Tottenham. �s momentum at a critical juncture of the season.
