Football Scandals
R ead up on some of the biggest footballing scandals . From match fixing to sexism , this article has everything you need to know .
Sexism against linesman
Sky Sports commentators Richard Keys and Andy Gray came under immense criticism for mocking female linesman Sian Massey during a game between Liverpool and Wolves .
Fernando Torres raced to a through ball provided by Raul Meireles and the linesman declared it not to be offside which proved to be the right decision , but that did not stop the commentators from making unwanted comments :
" Somebody better get down there and explain offside to her ,” Keys said . “ Can you believe that ?” Gray responded . “ A female linesman ? Women don ’ t know the offside rule .” “ Course they don ’ t ,” Keys replied . “ I can guarantee you there will be a big one today . Kenny Dalglish will go potty . This isn ’ t the first time , is it ? Didn ’ t we have one before ? Wendy