The FA's decision to let Roberto De Zerbi get away with saying he dislikes '80 per cent of England's referees' has sparked anger — with anti-abuse campaigners saying it sends a dangerous message which will only encourage more vitriol.
Mail Sport revealed on Thursday that the manager will not be charged for his rant after Brighton's 1-1 draw against Sheffield United on November 12.
Instead, De Zerbi has received a formal warning from the FA, who had described referees as 'the lifeblood of our game' when they threw their backing behind Mail Sport's campaign against the abuse of match officials this week.