Lampard Wasn't Punched By Adebayor – Agent
(Goal.com) - Frank Lampard’s agent has denied that the Chelsea midfielder was punched by Emmanuel Adebayor in the Carling Cup final.
The Togo star is currently serving a three-match ban after being sent-off in Sunday’s stormy encounter.
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has accused the linesman of lying by telling the FA that Adebayor had struck Lampard.
Lampard's agent Steven Kutner told BBC Sport: "I've spoken to Frank and he told me that he wasn't punched."
Adebayor, who denies punching Lampard, may face further punishment after being charged with reacting aggressively and failing to leave the pitch immediately.
"We don't agree with the statement of the linesman. I think it's a lie," said Wenger.
"I feel Adebayor didn't punch anybody so when the linesman says he punched somebody, he lies.
"There are players that have punched that haven't been charged."
The FA have now confirmed that they will ask Wenger to explain his comments.
A spokesman said: "Questioning the integrity of a match official and accusing them of lying is a very serious claim to make as it questions the whole integrity of the game. We also reject any accusations of bias or dishonesty within our disciplinary system. We will be asking Arsene Wenger to explain these comments."
The FA added on its official website: "The FA can clarify that contrary to Wenger's allegations, the assistant referee's report does not claim that Adebayor punched Frank Lampard. The report states that Adebayor's attitude was aggressive, that he shoved into Ricardo Carvalho and that he aimed a punch at Lampard. It does not state that Adebayor struck Lampard."
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Of course Lampard was not punched, had he been punched he would have cried like a big baby considering he's such a wimp anyway. Far as I'm concerned both teams are a bunch of big babies! Someody should give those babies a bottle to quiet them all down & maybe check their diapers. Maybe they need changing.
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Posted by: Tristan Widlow | March 5, 2007 05:50 PM
Honestly.....I have to find another football site becuase these negative comments I'm hearing about being kicked in the head, prejudice and hoping a team dies in a plane crash are not only disturbing but nauseating. I like the odd jab and joke but come on guys. I don't want to sound soft because I'm not. I grew up in the mean streets and even did time a couple of times. This kind of $hit seems like a disrespect to the most best sport in the world. I can't imagine you boys being over the age of 20 and I can't imagine you boys being anything other than American. Freedom of speech or freedom of idiotism?
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