Andy Robertson has received an apology from the linesman who appeared to elbow him last week.

Constantine Hatzidakis seemed to catch the Scotland captain with a flailing elbow at half-time during Liverpool's match with Arsenal at Anfield on Sunday evening.

The left-back was furious about the flashpoint as the teams walked down the tunnel at the break.

However, it has now been confirmed by the FA that no further action will be taken against the official or Robertson.

Hatzidakis has revealed he's had a conversation to say sorry to the Scotland skipper. 

He said: “I have discussed the matter directly with Andy Robertson during an open & positive conversation.

"It was not my intention to make any contact with Andy as I pulled my arm away from him and for that, I have apologised."

An FA statement reads: "We have thoroughly reviewed all of the evidence in relation to the recent incident at Anfield involving the Liverpool defender Andrew Robertson and match official Constantine Hatzidakis, and we will be taking no further action."

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Meanwhile, there are no plans for a Scottish football ban on gambling sponsors. 

The SPFL has confirmed to Herald & Times Sport that individual sponsorships are "a matter for each club" and there is no current prospect of a Premiership-wide proscription of such deals.

It comes as Premier League clubs collectively agreed to withdraw gambling sponsors from the front of clubs' matchday shirts.

The voluntary action will commence at the start of the 2026/27 season south of the border.

There are eight current English top-flight clubs with gambling companies as shirt-front sponsors. This has an estimated value worth around £60m per year.

Celtic, Rangers and Dundee United have gambling sponsors on the front of their kits. 

Dafabet's logo is on the front of Celtic's jerseys, while Rangers have Unibet and 32Red. Dundee United has a partnership with QuinnCasino.

However, there are currently no plans for Scottish football to follow suit of the Premier League, with sponsorship from gambling companies offering a "significant source of income" to clubs in this country.

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