Premier League referees would want to count themselves lucky that the worst they have to contend with is players tugging on their top.
It’s a whole different kettle of fish in Brazilian football.
During a lower league game between Jacuipense and Juazeirense, Jacuipense midfielder Meidson Maciel took umbrage with the match official and came thundering in with a good old fashioned WWE clothesline.
Hats off to the referee though, who popped straight back to his feet and responded with a red card (from hell).
The offending player could be slapped with a ban as lengthy as a year to go along with a significant fine which is proper order.
