Liverpool Coach Arne Slot Fined and Banned After Explosive Referee Confrontation
The FA disciplinary panel sanctioned Slot for his aggressive behavior and expletive-laden remarks following a dramatic Merseyside derby.
- Arne Slot, Liverpool's head coach, received a two-match touchline ban and a £70,000 fine for his conduct after the 2-2 draw against Everton on February 12.
- Slot reportedly told referee Michael Oliver, 'If we don’t win the league, I’ll f------ blame you,' and called the officiating 'a f------ disgrace.'
- The FA's written report described Slot's behavior as confrontational and aggressive, with the manager admitting to some of the charges but disputing certain phrases attributed to him.
- Slot's assistant, Sipke Hulshoff, was also banned for two matches and fined £7,000 for his aggressive actions toward the officials.
- Both Liverpool and Everton were fined for failing to control their players during a mass confrontation triggered by late-game tensions, including a controversial 98th-minute equalizer and inflammatory celebrations.