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Charlotte Coates

Thomas Tuchel breaks Sadio Mane silence as harsher punishments wanted after Liverpool flashpoint

Your Liverpool digest for Saturday, April 15.

Thomas Tuchel breaks silence on Sadio Mane conduct as major fine 'revealed' for Liverpool legend

Thomas Tuchel believes the case is now closed after Sadio Mane apologised for his part in the row with Bayern Munich team-mate Leroy Sane.

Former Liverpool star Mane has been suspended and fined by Bayern after he hit Sane in the changing room following the 3-0 loss at Manchester City in the first leg of their quarter final tie in the Champions League.

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Sane suffered a cut to his lip in the altercation and the two had to be separated by team-mates after they were spotted arguing on the pitch late in the game.

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Refereeing charity want points deductions after Andy Robertson Liverpool flashpoint

A charity committed to supporting referees has called for teams to be docked points if found to be displaying threatening behaviour towards match officials after the recent incident involving Andy Robertson and Constantine Hatzidakis.

After being confronted by the Liverpool left-back during Sunday's 2-2 draw at Anfield involving Arsenal, assistant referee Hatzidakis appeared to strike the Scotland international in the face with his elbow before walking away.

An FA investigation was soon after launched into this altercation, though it has been determined Hatzidakis will face no further action from football's governing body despite predictions that he would be set for an extended period of receiving no match appointments.

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