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.
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