Wayne Hennessey has been cleared of making a Nazi salute at his German team mate Max Meyer.
Crystal Palace keeper Hennessey was charged with improper conduct by the Football Association after being pictured making the gesture during a team night out.
Hennessey claimed it was an innocent mistake, that he was covering his mouth while signalling to someone at the other side of the room and it was (absolutely coincidental.”
The FA have now announced that he has been cleared by an Independent Regulatory Commission.
The FA statement read:
“It was alleged that a gesture he made, which was captured by a photograph and posted on social media, was abusive and/or insulting and/or improper and/or brought the game into disrepute, contrary to FA Rule E3(1).
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“It was further alleged that this constituted an ‘aggravated breach’, which is defined in FA Rule E3(2), as it included reference to ethnic origin and/or race and/or religion and/or belief.
“The Crystal Palace goalkeeper had denied the charge and requested a personal hearing.”
The former Wolves goalkeeper has made 18 Premier League appearances for Palace this season, conceding 26 goals and keeping five clean sheets.
Wayne Hennessey breaks his silence on 'Nazi salute' social media post
But he has started just one game since being forced off at half-time with an injury against Watford on January 12.
Victor Guaita has emerged as their No.1 leaving Hennessey fighting to recapture his starting spot.
