The Sports Minister told the Times newspaper, “Any action like this I hope the authorities will decide on. Players in these positions have a responsibility to set a good example.”
Tottenham manager Martin Jol tried to play down the disgusting incident by brandishing it ‘a comical nibble'. “There will be no mark. Ask Mascherano if he has got a mark,” said the Dutchman.
“It is part of the game. They kicked him (Defoe) three times from behind in 10 minutes and he wanted to show his frustration in a nice, comical way.”