Mark Clattenburg cleared of racial abuse while Chelsea's John Obi Mikel is Charged

Mark Clattenburg was early today cleared of an alleged racial abuse toward Chelsea's John Obi Mikel. After Chelsea complained Clattenburg said "shut up you monkey" to Mikel during a Premier League match against Manchester United at Stamford Bridge which looked like the Referee partially favor the visitors.

The English Football Association said according to their concluded investigation, Referee Clattenburg has 'no case to answer'. Hence, they will be taking no action against him.

Meanwhile, the Chelsea defensive midfielder has now been charged by the FA for using threatening words or behavior after going into the referees' changing room after the match in question where Chelsea's lost 3-2 to Manchester United at Stamford Bridge on October 28.

Clattenburg spoke of his relief and said the last few weeks had been "the most stressful of his life". He said: "I am looking forward to putting this behind me and concentrating on refereeing in the Premier League and other competitions. "I am extremely grateful for the invaluable support of my family, my Select Group colleagues, the management of Professional Game Match Officials Limited and our union Prospect. The messages of encouragement from those inside and outside of the game have helped me through the most stressful time of my professional life.

"To know you were innocent of something but that there was the opportunity for it to wreck your career was truly frightening.

"Racism has no place in football and this experience should not discourage those to speak out if they genuinely believe they are a victim of abuse.

However, there are processes that should be adhered in order that any investigation can be carried out in a manner that is fair for all parties involved. "I know first-hand the ramifications of allegations of this nature being placed into the public domain ahead of a formal process and investigation. I hope no referee has to go through this in the future."

The FA said the evidence had been considered by independent QC David Waters who ruled Ramires' claim was not supported by any other evidence and disputed by the other match officials.

An FA statement added: "Moreover it was contradicted by other witnesses and does not cross the evidential threshold required to bring a charge against Mark Clattenburg. "Having considered Counsel's opinion, and in view of all the circumstances of the case, The FA does not believe that there is a case for Mr Clattenburg to answer."

Cyracks Zenda

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