The Football Association have stated that they cannot take action against Defoe because Fifa regulations state that as the player was booked by referee Steve Bennett the incident is now closed.
Mascherano said, “To receive a bite was the worst thing that's happened to me since I came to
“Things weren't going well for me, but this was unexpected and outrageous.
“It really hurt me to hear what was said about me - namely that I made a comical gesture after Defoe bit me.
“I'm not an actor and now there are television images to prove this. I don't understand the Tottenham coach.
“What did he want me to do after his player bit me in the chest? The strangest thing was the referee was beside me and yet he didn't take out the red card.
“It was an aggressive action according to all the rules.”