SEE IT: Sergio Agüero criticized after grabbing lineswoman’s shoulder during Premier League match
Soccer star Sergio Agüero received a raft of criticism after the Manchester City striker wrapped his hand around a lineswoman’s shoulder while arguing a call in a Premier League game on Saturday.
The official, Sian Massey-Ellis, swatted Agüero away.
During the game, a 1-0 win for Manchester City over Arsenal, Agüero received no booking for the incident. But he received plenty of red cards on the field of public opinion.
Who does Aguero think he is?
Completely unacceptable.pic.twitter.com/fJ7L6zI2bt— Dr Rosena Allin-Khan (@DrRosena) October 17, 2020
On social media, many people expressed doubt that Aguero ever would have handled a male official in the same way.
Rosena Allin-Khan, a lawmaker in the British Parliament, bluntly called out the 32-year-old Argentine athlete.
“Who does Aguero think he is?” Allin-Khan tweeted. “Completely unacceptable.”
In the Premier League, the touching of officials is a violation and can result in players receiving cards.
Man City manager Pep Guardiola defended his player.
“Come on guys. Sergio is the nicest person I ever met in my life,” he said, according to BBC Sport’s Simon Stone. “Look for problems in other situations, not in this one.”
