Referee Robert Madley intervenes as Mason Holgate of Everton (left) and Roberto Firmino of Liverpool clashThe FA will take no action against Liverpool forward Roberto Firmino following an incident with Everton's Mason Holgate during their FA Cup third-round tie in January. Holgate alleged that Firmino made a racist comment towards him during Liverpool's 2-1 win at Anfield but following an investigation, the FA has confirmed they will not take any action against the Brazilian. Firmino later released a statement via Liverpool in which he confirmed he had not made a derogatory comment to Holgate. Roberto Firmino on Mason Holgate incident"It is critical for football that tackling racism and all forms of discrimination is taken extremely seriously. "I am pleased after exhaustive reviews of all the evidence, in this specific incident, the matter is resolved."

Source: Sky sports February 21, 2018 18:45 UTC