Andre Villas-Boas: Fernando Torres let-off ‘a joke’

ANDRE VILLAS-BOAS has labelled the FA “a joke” for what he described as their “disgraceful” decision not to punish Fernando Torres for his face-scratching of Jan Vertonghen.

Fernando Torres scratches Jan Vertonghen's face [GETTY]

The angry Tottenham boss said: “Obviously, it is almost a farcical decision. The FA have made a decision almost a joke. It looks incredible. How can you see the images and come out without punishment on something that overtakes all professional behaviour?

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“The decision is a disgrace. If the committee can’t solve such clear images, I don’t think it sets out a good first example.”

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