Patrick Vieira and his reaction, being investigated by English football authorities.
Everton have completed the work. After dropping 2-0 against Crystal Palace, and amid a result that complicated their chances of continuing in the Premier League, Frank Lampard’s team did the impossible, and sealing the final 3-2 at the end of the game. At these three points, Everton ensured its continuation in the top flight. Goodison Park exploded.
The truth is in Liverpool not everyone is a party, and what was left empty was the Crystal Palace. Led by Patrick Vieira They are having a great campaign, and despite the fact that this result has been unchanged, they have been left with no possibility of leaving Everton one step away from relegation – they have competed in the Premier League without interruption from in 1954 -, so there was anger.
Everton fans celebrated the permanence. (AP Photo/Jon Super)
When the match ended, Everton fans stormed the pitch to celebrate their stay, but some, they decided to provoke. On social networks, a video exploded from Everton’s security cameras, where you can see a ‘Toffees’ supporter inspire a Vieira who is about to leave the field. Video coverage, it has to do with the reaction of the French.
In the cutout, the Crystal Palace manager will be seen enduring fan charges, being more interested in harassing the Arsenal idol than celebrating with his players. At one point, Vieira could no longer cope, and touched the fan to his clothes then kicked him to the knees. The fan fell on the lawn and quickly got up to continue provoking the Frenchman.
It all happened in a matter of seconds, and also, some Everton fans approached. Some will separate. Others, continue to provoke. There’s even room for a fan who took a selfie with the French world champion in 1998. The truth is, the thing is the matter did not happen to the majorsand Vieira proceeded towards the exchange rooms.
The fact is that despite the fact that for many it may be justified, Patrick Vieira’s attack will go unpunished. Hours after the match, British police released a statement, saying: “Merseyside Police are investigating a dispute at Goodison Park in connection with Everton’s match against Crystal Palace on Thursday 19th May.”
“We are working with Everton FC to gather all available video surveillance footage and talk to witnesses,” police added. In addition, the Merseyside -based body manages to clarify that in this case it acted ex officio, because he has received no formal complaint about it.
This way, the episode between Vieira and the Everton fan is likely to add another chapter. About the manager of Crystal Palace, he is likely to receive some punishment from the Premier League. In the case of the fan, it is still unknown if he will be identified. Your punishment? could be more serious.
Vieira and Lampard, opponents of one of the most exciting games of the week. (Photo by Oli SCARFF / AFP)
The truth is the images spread within minutes, so Vieira was even asked about this fight at a press conference. French is strong: “I have nothing to say about it”. Now, the only thing left is to wait for the resolution of justice. So far, Seven Everton fans have been arrested for being part of the riots.
Source: Clarin