Keith Hackett, an ex-Premier League referee, has issued a warning that Chelsea player Levi Colwill could face sanctions from FIFA due to his behavior in the recent FIFA Club World Cup Round of 16 match, where the Blues won 4-1 against Benfica.
Thanks to a free-kick from Reece James, Chelsea took the lead against Benfica.
Later, Benfica received a late penalty awarded by VAR, which winger Angel di Maria converted to equalize the score.
But Colwill was not happy with the decision of referee Slavko Vincic and the 22-year-old was seen giving the match official an earful.
It was widely reported that the English defender, who was given a yellow card, for his behaviour, called the referee a ‘disgrace’.
In the extra time, goals from Christopher Nkunku, Pedro Neto, and Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall ensured Chelsea defeated the Portuguese side 4-1.
Speaking to Football Insider, Hackett said: “You may disagree with a referee, but you can’t use those words. I believe all referees at the Club World Cup speak English, so they will understand what is been said.
“There is a threshold that referees have, and that is a variable, but I suspect if FIFA pick up on this incident, which they are likely to through the media, that player [Colwill] can expect a sanction.
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