Overview
- Everton issued a strong statement condemning online abuse and death threats directed at James Tarkowski and his family following the Merseyside derby.
- Tarkowski's wife, Samantha, publicly criticized the threats and highlighted the personal toll on their family, calling the behavior 'beyond disgusting.'
- PGMOL admitted that Tarkowski's tackle on Alexis Mac Allister warranted a red card, intensifying scrutiny of VAR decisions and refereeing standards.
- Everton is collaborating with social media companies and police to address the threats and ensure accountability for the abusive behavior.
- Manager David Moyes condemned the abuse while acknowledging the severity of the tackle, and Tarkowski apologized to Mac Allister, who accepted the apology.