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Team security Nigel De Jong has so far avoided sanctions for his extremely rough play against Newcastle safety Hatem Ben Arfa.
Newcastle appealed to the English Football Federation to take appropriate action against the Dutchman, as due to his rough play Ben Arfa has been out of matches for about half a year. In addition, De Jong has injured opponents in such a rough manner not for the first time.
However, representatives of the English Football Federation refused to impose any penalty, arguing that they have no right to intervene in this situation.
True, De Jong may still face trouble, as the Marseille club, which holds the rights to Ben Arfa, is considering the possibility of taking legal action.
The episode when Ben Arfa was injured: (not recommended for sensitive viewers)
