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