World football governing body, FIFA, is set to
take disciplinary actions against Tottenham
and England midfielder Dele Alli, after the
highly-rated youngster gestured with his
middle finger during England’s victory Slovakia
on Monday.
The 21-year-old, however, responded to it by
saying it was a “joke with good friend” Kyle
Walker. Yet FIFA are still looking into the case
and will deal appropriate measures by late
September.
Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino, who
also described the gesture as a joke, said Alli
was unlucky to be caught on camera and that
his general behaviour is fantastic.
Alli and full-back Walker were team-mates at
White Hart Lane until Walker joined
Manchester City during the summer transfer
window.
The incident occurred in the 77th minute after
Alli was body-checked by Fenerbahce
defender Martin Skrtel, and referee Clement
Turpin waved play on.
It initially appeared that Alli gestured towards
Turpin, with whom he also had words when he
was substituted in the 93rd minute.
